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Dear readers,“Activity holidays – hiking, cycling and lifestyle in Germany” is our main theme for2009. With the amazing landscapes of its national parks and nature reserves, wideexpanses of beach on the North Sea and the Baltic coast, idyllic lakes and rivers, vast uplands and the mountainous region of the Alps, Germany is ideal for activity-based holidays. The new issue of “Destination Germany” features some of the best ways in which to experience Germany actively and in style.
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GermanyD E ST I N AT I O N
On the Trail of the Romantic Fabulous Landscapes | A Taste forGreen Golf and Lifestyle | Art in the Coal District Europe’s Cultural CapitalRUHR.2010 | Open Spaces for the Imagination Family and Theme Parks
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EditorialDear readers,
“Activity holidays – hiking, cycling and lifestyle in Germany” is our main theme for
2009. With the amazing landscapes of its national parks and nature reserves, wide
expanses of beach on the North Sea and the Baltic coast, idyllic lakes and rivers, vast
uplands and the mountainous region of the Alps, Germany is ideal for activity-based
holidays. The new issue of “Destination Germany” features some of the best ways in
which to experience Germany actively and in style.
Passionate about golf? Then Destination Germany is the place to tee off. We have
a long list of top golf courses that match any international standard. Novices are also
well catered for, as professionally-led taster courses provide an introduction to this
relaxing sport in glorious surroundings.
Along Germany’s coast, you can relax and enjoy the fresh, sea air in one of our many
resorts and spas. A fine example of how wellness in Germany is as rich and varied as
its cultural scene. In 2009, classical music fans can look forward to a series of events
commemorating the 250th anniversary of the death of George Frederick Handel.
These will be held at places that are closely associated with the great German
composer, most notably Halle.
Culture also plays a starring role in other German cities. The Ruhr region in particular
is already gearing up for 2010 when it becomes the European Capital of Culture.
Discover an urban conurbation that‘s steeped in history and buzzing with creativity.
Go shopping on a city break to Germany and you‘re sure to find what you‘re looking
for, whether in an enormous shopping complex or a boutique store along a narrow
medieval lane. The most enjoyable way to get around in Germany is on one of the
scenic routes that run the length and breadth of the country. There are now more than
150 to discover, including the four showcased in this issue of “Destination Germany”: the
Berlin Wall Trail, the Glass Route, the Fairytale Route and the Romantic Road.
There is another significant anniversary in 2009: it is 20 years since the fall of the Berlin
Wall. This historic event, which led to the reunification of Germany, is commemorated
with numerous events in many towns, cities and regions, but particularly in the capital
Berlin. The face of tourism in Germany has been changed substantially by reunification,
with a number of new and fascinating places emerging in the east. Read on to find
ideas and inspiration for your next holiday. We look forward to seeing you soon in
Destination Germany.
Yours sincerely
Petra Hedorfer
Chief Executive Officer
German National Tourist Board
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Attractionsand Atmosphere
Germany’s towns and cities are attractive, exciting and have centuries-old histories.
Vibrant centres of art and entertainment, heritage and modernity, they welcome the
world’s visitors. The diversity of Germany’s urban centres is spellbinding: fascinating
history, amazing shopping, breathtaking architecture and enchanting festivals are just
some of their attractions.
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08 Cities08 Berlin
Cosmopolitan City
10 HamburgVibrant Gateway to the World
10 HannoverRoyal Pleasure Gardens
11 Dresden The special Spirit
12 DüsseldorfCity on the Rhine
12 Frankfurt Metropolis at the Heart of Europe
13 Wiesbaden Shopping and Spa at the Health Resort
13 Baden-BadenElegant Spa Resort in the Black Forest
14 MunichBavarian Lifestyle
14 StuttgartFast Cars, Festivals and Sports
15 Portrait: Accor Hotels
16 RUHR.2010 European Capital of Culture
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your Horizonsbroaden
17 Travel Specials &Scenic Routes
18 BavariaVast Lakes and the glorious Alps
20 Destination Wine
22 Under the Spell of the LoreleyRiver Cruising
23 Portrait: Premicon Line
24 Lake ConstanceMediterranean Feel
26 The Berlin Wall Trail
26 The Glass Route
27 The German Fairytale Route
27 The Romantic Road
28 Lifestyle28 Higher, faster, to the Extreme
Germany‘s Theme Parks
30 From Baden-Baden to Rügen Wellness
32 Stay healthy and feel greatClinics
34 In the Land of Joop and AdidasShopping
35 Feel good in luxurious Greens Generation Golf
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Excitement
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Get active and recharge your batteries – Germany’s holiday regions with their great
scenery are ideal for all kinds of activity-based holidays. Walking or cycling tours in the
hills and wine-growing areas, golfing breaks deep in the countryside or beach holidays
for the whole family on the coast or by a lake guarantee fun as well as relaxation.
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Passionateabout Life
We enjoy life to the full in Germany focussing on health, happiness and hospitality.
You’ll encounter every aspect of enjoyment, from inviting spas and exclusive
gourmet restaurants to glittering prestigious events. Leave your cares at home
and let yourself go!
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36 Portrait: A-ROSA
37 Portrait: Maritim Hotel
38 Portrait: Jakobsberg
39 Portrait: Hollywood Media Hotel
40 Highlights 2009Events, Concerts, Exhibitions
44 General Information
46 Map of Germany
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Spring 2009 sees the start of the German capital’s commemoration
of the fall of the Berlin Wall (9 November 1989) with a huge variety
of events.
Berlin is different, a true world city. As soon as visitors see
the view from the top of the new Reichstag building, they
are amazed by the juxtaposition of historical buildings with
the bold imaginings of contemporary architects. Potsdamer
Platz, the new embassy quarter and the haunting Holocaust
memorial by New York architect Peter Eisenman are just some of
the latest additions to the cityscape. By contrast, the Nikolaiviertel
quarter, crowded with cafés and restaurants, is a vibrant slice of old
Berlin. Other top attractions include Gedächtniskirche memorial
church on the edge of Kurfürstendamm, the New Synagogue built
almost 150 years ago, vibrant Alexanderplatz and Gendarmenmarkt,
one of Europe‘s finest squares with the German Cathedral and the
French Cathedral. The rich variety of cultural attractions in Berlin is
world class: Berlin Museum Island, for example, has earned UNESCO
BerlinCosmopolitan City full of History
World Heritage status thanks to its many fascinating exhibitions. The
Berlin International Film Festival is one of the world‘s leading cine-
matic events on a par with the Cannes and Venice film festivals. Or
you can experience the Berliners‘ famous sense of humour at a host
of theatres and cabaret venues. The German capital has a rhythm all
of its own, reflecting its unique history at every turn.
For 28 years, the western half of Berlin was cut off from the eastern
side which was part of East Germany. The interactive DDR-Museum
(GDR-Museum) gives visitors an insight into everyday life behind the
Wall. The fall of the Wall, which divided the city into east and west,
provoked wild celebrations all over Germany. A wide-ranging pro-
gramme of events is being held to commemorate the 20th anniversary
of this historic event in 2009. One of the highlights is an open-air
exhibition entitled “Peaceful revolution on Alexanderplatz”. Another
exhibition “Locations – 20 years of change in Berlin” focuses on a
different area of the city every two weeks. Projected images, light
installations and vast designs covering entire facades explore how
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CITYFESTIVAL Carnival of Cultures (May 29 - Jun 01, 2009)The vibrant festival with Children’s carnival, street parades andmany other events attracts over a million visitors each year.CITYFESTIVAL Festival of Lights (Oct 13 - 25, 2009)Spectacular illuminations light up the Brandenburg Gate, the TV tower, the streets, squares and a host of other buildings.
Highlight | DDR-MUSEUM (GDR-MUSEUM), BERLINTrabants, Spree Forest gherkins and high-rise concrete housingestates were features of life in the GDR. The GDR-Museum inthe historical center of Berlin shows life as it really was on theother side of the Wall – it is historically accurate, interactive andabsolutely fascinating. www.ddr-museum.de
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The main festivities on 9 November 2009 will be held by the Branden-
burg Gate where a line of gigantic dominoes will mark the former
border between east and west. A firework display will start as the
last of the line of dominoes falls – leading into a concert with top-class
musicians. The East-Side- Gallery is a permanent memorial to peace
and reconciliation in Berlin. Once Germany had been reunified, a
multitude of artists from around the world set to work on a 1.3 kilo-
metre stretch of the Wall along Mühlenstrasse. Their colourful
collection of political and poetic paintings is now under a preservation
order. Today it still reflects the hope and unbridled joy felt everywhere
immediately after the Berlin Wall came down.www.germany-tourism.de/berlin
Top row: A relaxing stroll by the river against a magnificent backdrop, The Reichstag – a
Berlin landmark and the setting for many historic events, Protesters demonstrating in East
Berlin on 4 November 1989, Art on the Berlin Wall: the East-Side-Gallery.
Bottom: Brandenburger Tor at night.
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The Landungsbrücken jetties in St. Pauli, a popular visitor attraction
This north Germany city on the river Elbe is focussing on the
future with its HafenCity development, but will still remember the
past when it celebrates the 820th Harbour Anniversary from 8 to 10
May 2009.
A grand parade of tall ships, dragon boat racing and a
gigantic firework display will transform the harbour and
quays into one big party venue. Hamburg attracts visitors
all year round to shop in the elegant arcades alongside the
Alster lake, to tour the Reeperbahn district and to visit
numerous events of international significance, for example the
Hamburg Summit where “China meets Europe”. The city‘s
restaurants have no less than twelve Michelin stars between them.
Diners in restaurants such as Tafelhaus, Sgroi and Das kleine Rote
can expect top-quality food. Hamburg fish market is hugely popular
and a great place to sample local specialities such as dark rye bread
with shrimps. Art lovers are well catered for in the art district‘s
numerous museums, and Miniature Wonderland, the biggest model
train set in the world, is a favourite with everyone, not just railway
enthusiasts. HafenCity, Europe‘s biggest construction site, will
increase the size of Hamburg‘s city centre by 40 per cent. The glass
Elbphilharmonie concert hall currently being built in the old port
district is becoming one of the city‘s new signature attractions.
HamburgVibrant Gateway to the World
CITYFESTIVAL Alster Fair (Aug 27 - 30, 2009) Hamburg’spopular street festival with music, sport and entertainment.
Highlight | HAMBURGER DOM FUNFAIR (MARCH 20 -APRIL 19, 2009) The biggest fun fair in north Germany, withold-fashioned market stalls and countless thrilling rides.
When completed it will tower over the harbour like a 110-metre high
glass ship. At the heart of the building there will be a world-class
concert hall.www.germany-tourism.de/hamburg
The city of Hannover owes its jewel of baroque garden architecture
to an extraordinary woman: Electress Sophia of the Palatinate.
Inspired by the Sun King, Louis XIV, she had the Royal Gardens of
Herrenhausen laid out in French style at the end of the 17th century.
Today, about 400,000 visitors a year enjoy the unique atmosphere
of one of the best preserved baroque gardens in Europe.
Obviously, these atmospheric surroundings form the per-
fect setting for magnificent cultural events, including the
Herrenhausen Festival Weeks. Marienburg Castle is located
around 20 km south of Hannover. Fully furnished, its many
loving details can be enjoyed during a guided tour. In the heart
of the town you can breathe the city’s history with its timberframed
buildings of the Old Town. The imposing Market Church and the Old
Town Hall are the most southerly examples of the redbrick Gothic
style which is typical of northern Germany. A few yards further on
you can relax in secluded spots on the banks of the River Leine.
Hannover’s lively city center attracts shoppers with the new Ernst-
August Gallery and a series of elegant arcades and shopping malls.
Travelling up to the 97-metre high dome of the New Town hall in the
unique curving lift is an experience in itself. The Maschsee Lake is a
maritime paradise right in the city center and in the Eilenriede city
you will find Europe’s number one Adventure Zoo.
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CITYFESTIVAL Maschsee Lake Festival (July 29 - Aug 16,2009) Music and fireworks attract over a million visitors each year.
Highlight | INTERNATIONAL FIREWORK COMPETITION(MAY 16, JUNE 06, AUG 22, SEP 05 AND 19, 2009)Annually held against the fantastic backdrop of the RoyalGardens of Herrenhausen.
Hannover Marketing & Tourismus GmbHTourist Information | Ernst-August-Platz 8 | DE-30159 HannoverPhone: +49 (0)511-12 34 51 11 | [email protected]
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Dresden is characterised by the natural beauty of the Elbe Valley.
Over many centuries, this city of art has developed in harmony
with its surrounding countryside. The city is not a product of art,
but the result of a deep-felt understanding of art combined with
remarkable planning and craftsmanship.
The reconstructed Church of Our Lady, a magnificent
baroque domed building, is a powerful symbol of
international reconciliation after the Second World War.
Religious services are held in the church, which is open for all
to visit free of charge, and it is also a venue for prestigious
concerts. Not far from this splendid baroque building in the historical
old quarter is Dresden‘s Innere Neustadt district on the other side of
the River Elbe: lovingly restored façades of beautiful town houses
with chic boutiques and excellent restaurants.
Behind this is Outer Neustadt, one of Germany‘s largest enclosed
Gründerzeit districts. With its late 19th century grandeur and buzzing
nightlife, it is the “in” place to be.
Dresden has 45 galleries, 37 museums and 38 theatres and stages.
Countless events such as balls, drama, music festivals, fairs and
markets round off the city‘s wide range of cultural attractions.
Bold architecture in an amazing riverscape
In Dresden, modern architecture often originates from an exciting
dialogue between the old and new. The most impressive examples
include the Residenz Palace whose little courtyard has been covered
with a modern, transparent roof. The city also has a unique
connection with the river that flows through it: the Elbe winds its
way freely, unspoilt and lined with meadows, for 23 kilometres
through Dresden, showing how urban river scenery once looked
everywhere. The Elbe Cycle Route runs right through the meadows.
In just one hour, you can cycle at a leisurely pace from the old
quarter to Pillnitz Palace.
The many attractions around Dresden are strung together like
pearls: the porcelain town of Meissen, Moritzburg palace, Weesen-
stein Castle, the rugged scenery of Saxon Switzerland, and the
impregnable Königstein Fortress are only a few of the highlights.
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CITYFESTIVAL 2nd Night at Pillnitz Palace (Aug 08, 2009)Wonderfully atmospheric production at Pillnitz Palace with light,sound and entertainment. CITYFESTIVAL Dresden CityFestival (Aug 14 - 16, 2009) Dresden celebrates – and thewhole city is transformed into a stage for markets, music,culture and sport.
Highlight | PARADE OF THE STALLIONS IN THE STUDFARM MORITZBURG (SEPTEMBER 06, 12 AND 20, 2009)From 1 p.m. to 5.15 p.m.The stables can be visited from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Highlight | DRESDEN MUSIC FESTIVAL (MAY 20 - JUNE 7, 2009) The new artistic director and famous cellist JanVogler promises a flamboyant new take on the classic festival.
Top row: Semper Opera House, “Pretiosensaal” in the Historical Green VaultBottom row: the famous silhouette of Dresden, the “Striezelmarkt”, Music festival at Dresden‘sZwinger Palace – final fireworks and violin concert
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The elegant regional capital of North Rhine-Westphalia forms a perfect
backdrop for any occasion – conferences, shopping or museum visits.
Located on the banks of the Rhine, Düsseldorf is one of the
biggest trade fair and conference venues in Europe. Luxury
hotel accommodation and a wide range of entertainment
and cultural attractions add to its appeal. Twice a year Düssel-
dorf plays host to CPD, the world‘s leading fashion fair as well as
hosting the number one international shoe fair. The centre of the city
is bisected by Königsallee, or “Kö” for short. One of Europe‘s most
elegant avenues, it is lined with designer shops such as Armani, Prada,
Jil Sander, Joop, Chanel and Gucci as well as three luxury hotels. There
are also chic cafés for taking a break from all that shopping. If indivi-
dual style advice is what you need, you can even hire a personal
shopper for an hour or two. Düsseldorf is also an art city in a league
of its own. The Kunsthalle art gallery, the K20 and K21 North Rhine-
Westphalia collections of modern and contemporary art and the
NRW-Forum Kultur und Wirtschaft gallery are the most prominent
destinations in the city‘s extremely rich and vibrant art scene. Joseph
Beuys famously taught at the Düsseldorf Academy of Art . If you are
in need of refreshment after a day of culture, try the local altbier in
Düsseldorf‘s old quarter, known as the “longest bar in the world”.www.germany-tourism.de/duesseldorf
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Highlight | JAPAN DAY (JUNE 03, 2009)Every year the German-Japanese friendship festival, one of thelargest of its kind in the world, attracts over a million visitors tothe banks of the Rhine.
Hauptwache, one of the main squares in the city
In 2009, as well as the city‘s annual Museum Embankment Festival,
Frankfurt will host the world‘s biggest gymnastics event.
Modern, cosmopolitan and bustling in the best way possible –
business, tolerance and belief in progress have long been a
way of life in Frankfurt. Commerce, fairs and festivals can be
traced back to the Middle Ages and the city‘s international
reputation predates its late 20th and 21st century banking
skyscrapers. The Festival Hall built back in 1908 is an impressive
legacy of Frankfurt's economic strength. When Kaiser Wilhelm II
himself opened the hall it was the largest self-supporting domed
building in Europe and was built for exhibitions, congresses and
large-scale festivities. One of which was the 11th German Gymnastics
Festival when around 15,000 gymnasts performed in and around the
Festival Hall.
There will be an even bigger throng in 2009 when Frankfurt hosts
the International German Gymnastics Festival. With its slogan “We‘re
building bridges” it is the biggest mass sports event and gymnastics
competition in the world with championship tournaments as well as
a wide range of demonstration performances and activities that
everyone can join in with.
The amazing Museum Embankment Festival also has something for
everyone. Every year for an entire weekend in late summer, tens of
Frankfurt Metropolis at the Heart of Europe
thousands of visitors flock to the cultural events and food festival
held along both banks of the river Main.www.germany-tourism.de/frankfurt
CITYFESTIVAL Main Festival (July 31 - Aug 03, 2009)A traditional city-centre festival with live music, fairgroundrides, a jousting contest and a firework on the river Main.
Highlight | FRANKFURT BOOK FAIR (OCT 14 - 18, 2009)Literature comes to town in October when the world's biggestbook fair is held in Frankfurt.
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Wiesbaden is the regional capital of the state of Hessen and lies in
the heart of Germany, only 30 minutes from Frankfurt airport.
Kurhaus and casino are among the most beautiful buildings in
Europe. In the 19th century, Wiesbaden had its heyday as a
world-spa city. The villas of the spa district and the Hessian
State Theatre still lend the city its distinctive character today.
The Romans were the first to appreciate the health benefits of
Wiesbaden’s 26 hot springs. Today the city has numerous modern
health centres including the Aukammtal and the Kaiser Friedrich
thermal spas. Wiesbaden also has a wide range of traditional shops
selling high-quality goods. Wilhelmstraße and Taunusstraße are the
premium shopping streets. In the old quarter there are smaller
boutiques, goldsmiths and luxury food stores. As a renowned health
resort, Wiesbaden specialises in rheumatic and orthopaedic disorders.
In addition to the specialist treatment and rehabilitation clinics there
is a growing number of centres offering plastic surgery. The clinics
boast a very high standard of medical care and have tailored their
services to the needs and wishes of their international guests. The
state-of-the-art Deutsche Klinik für Diagnostik (DKD) in particular
enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide.
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Highlight | INTERNATIONAL HORSE SHOW ATWHITSUN (MAY 25 - JUNE 01, 2009) Since 1929 the topactors of the international equestrian sports scene meet inWiesbaden at Whitsun.
Highlight | RHEINGAU MUSIC FESTIVAL (JUNE 27 - AUGUST 29, 2009) With more than 120,000visitors each year, the Rheingau Music Festival is one ofEurope’s leading music festivals.
Wiesbaden MarketingWiesbaden Tourist Service:Tel. +49 (0)611-17 29 930 | Fax +49 (0)611-17 29 798 [email protected] | www.wiesbaden.de/international
In an idyllic location at the foot of the Black Forest mountains,
this elegant spa town with a history dating back 2,000 years has
a charm and sophistication all of its own.
With a worldwide reputation as the cosmopolitan spa resort
of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden is an exclusive thermal
spa destination offering relaxation and well-being of the
very highest level at both the modern Caracalla thermal bath
and the Roman-Irish Bath, the “Friedrichsbad”.
Baden-Badens “Festpielhaus”, the second largest concert hall and
opera house in Europe, offers top-quality entertainment with more
than 300 prestigious events every year, including the Herbert von
Karajan Whitsun Festival and performances by international stars such
as Anne-Sophie Mutter, Lang Lang, Hilary Hahn etc. The Museum
Frieder Burda in “Lichtentaler Allee”, the splendiferous park and garden
at the heart of the town, was designed by top New York architect
Richard Meier and is the sparkling jewel in Baden-Baden’s crown.
The élite of the horse racing world flock to Baden-Baden three times
a year for glittering sporting and social events, while the gleaming
vintage stars of the International Classic Car Meeting can be
admired in front of the “Kurhaus” in mid-July. The most beautiful
casino in the world, if Marlene Dietrich is to be believed, rounds of a
perfect day in a playful manner.
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CITYFESTIVAL Bal Paré (March 07, 2009) Glamorous openingof the ball season CITYFESTIVAL Herbert von Karajan WhitsunFestival (May 30 - June 06, 2009) at the “Festspielhaus”.
Highlight | BADEN-BADEN SUMMER NIGHTS (JULY 03 - 05, 2009) Germany’s most beautiful party avenuein front of the environs of the Kurhaus/Casino, the historicalpump room and colonnades.
Baden-Baden Kur & Tourismus GmbHSolmsstraße 1 | DE-76530 Baden-BadenTel. +49 (0)7221-275 200 | Fax +49 (0)7221-275 [email protected] | www.baden-baden.com
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Stuttgart, home of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, is known for its
sporting tradition, sporty cars and action-packed events calendar.
At the DTB World Cup, you can watch the finest gymnasts
in Germany perform astounding physical feats, whether
it‘s on the horizontal bar, asymmetrical bars or balance
beam. Another competition with international character
is the German Open, which in Stuttgart refers to ballroom
dancing rather than golf or tennis. The medals are competed for
by dance partners from all corners of the globe. Unmistakably a
tennis tournament is the MercedesCup, which attracts some of
the biggest names in the sport and boasts a fabulous programme
of accompanying entertainment. Stuttgart might be synonymous
with sport, but it has plenty more to offer as well: the Summer
Festival on Schlossplatz square, for example, which is one big
open-air party fuelled by fabulous food and drink and sensational
music. Stuttgart also stages an annual wine festival, no surprise
in a city where wine has been produced for more than a thousand
years. In late August, the city centre is transformed into a miniature
wine village that attracts more than one million people every year.
The Cannstatter Wasen, which is somewhere between a beer
festival and a fun fair, has taken place since time immemorial and
ranks among the finest event of its kind in the world. The highpoint
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and other regional specialities washed down by beer – to the
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Highlight | CLASSICS ON ODEONSPLATZ – OPEN-AIRCONCERT (MAY 04 - JULY 05, 2009) The beautifullyilluminated historical buildings on Odeonsplatz square providethe perfect backdrop for the classical musical event.
No other city in Germany enjoys such great popularity as Munich.
The vibrant Bavarian capital, which hosted the 1972 Olympic Games,
is a centre for business, sport and the arts.
Munich has it all, from top-class cultural events to Germany‘s
biggest beer garden. The elegant designer boutiques,
antique shops and jewellery stores in Maximilianstrasse will
delight ardent shoppers, while lovers of good food and drink
should head for Viktualienmarkt. This food market sells
everything from fresh fruit to gourmet specialities. Its beer garden,
which seats up to 1,000 people, is a relaxing spot to take a break
from the shops. The number of things to see and do in and around
Munich is endless. The English Garden, fabulous Nymphenburg
Palace and the Olympic Park are popular attractions. The three
Pinakothek galleries display works of art from all eras up to and
including the present day. In the German Museum visitors get a
unique insight into the development of science and technology from
steam engines to nuclear power, from a “real” coal mine to a
planetarium. Every year the highlight in Munich‘s calendar of events
is the Oktoberfest, the biggest beer festival in the world that attracts
millions of visitors to the city. The rest of the year at the Hofbräuhaus
beer hall and other historical inns, locals can be seen dressed in
traditional costume enjoying veal sausages, roast chicken, pretzels
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Highlight | STUTTGART BEER FESTIVAL (SEP 25 - OCT 11, 2009)One of the biggest and most enthralling beer festivals in the world with a fairground, gala parade and a fireworkextravaganza set to music.
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Zugspitze, will be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Alps.
And on the Baltic coast Beach strollers can experience maritime
charm, enjoy pure relaxation and succumb to the charm of steep,
craggy coasts and regal ocean spas.
The castle tour
In Neuschwanstein Castle the Bavarian King Ludwig II created the
fairy-tale castle of all time. A visit to the many magnificent dream
mansions and romantic castles is a journey into the past. The Sanssouci
Castle in Potsdam is also listed by the UNESCO-World Heritage.
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Every year, the Munich October Fest, the largest folk festival in the
world, attracts millions of visitors and has long been known as the
synonym for a good time. The city tour with the legendary fish
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Gigantic shopping oasis in Essen: Limbecker Platz shopping centreNew architecture in Duisburg’s inner port
The Ruhr, a former coal-mining and steel-making region with a
population of more than five million people, has blossomed into a
buzzing urban conurbation blessed with green spaces, a vibrant
arts and culture scene and endless scope for leisure and
entertainment.
The story of how Germany’s former industrial heartland was
selected to be the European Capital of Culture for 2010 is a
fascinating one with many different facets. It is best told at
sites such as the Oberhausen Gasometer and the Zollverein
mine in Essen, which fell into disuse and became art and
culture venues. The latter, a colliery in its previous life, is now a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Among other things, it houses the
North Rhine-Westphalia Design Centre and the Palace of Projects, a
huge ensemble of art installations by Ilya and Emilia Kabakov. No
less unusual as a place to hold exhibitions and events is the
120-metre-high gasometer. Both the gasometer and the Zollverein
are part of the Route of Industrial Heritage, whose 52 monuments
chronicle 150 years of mining and manufacturing in the Ruhr. The
400 km circular tour shows how the Ruhr has metamorphosed from
the coal-mining centre of Germany into a metropolis for the future.
Highlights include the Duisburg-Nord Industrial Landscape Park that
surrounds the disused steelworks in the Meiderich district of
Duisburg. The old gasometer there has been converted into the
largest inland diving centre in Europe, while the German
Mountaineering Association practise their climbing skills in the ore
bunkers. Other attractions at the site include a theatre, an open-air
cinema and a blast furnace that now serves as an observation tower.
The German Mining Museum in Bochum, which charts the rise of the
industrial revolution in Germany, is one of the most popular
RUHR.2010 – European Capital of CultureFlourishing Culture in Place of smoking Chimneys
museums in the country with 400,000 visitors every year. Founded
in 1930, the museum is widely regarded as the world’s leading
repository of mining history, shedding light on the cultural, social
and technical aspects of the industry. There is also a 2.5 km visitor
mine that takes guests 20 metres beneath the museum building.
The selection of the Ruhr as the European Capital of Culture for 2010
is a reward for this development and an incentive to press ahead.
RUHR.2010 comprises 53 town and cities, with Essen as the chief
representative, united by the vision of becoming an urban centre for
the modern world. Dortmund, Gelsenkirchen, Bochum and
Oberhausen are the major cities at the heart of the region, Duisburg
on the Rhine is in the western Ruhr and Hagen is in the east.
Recklinghausen in the north also has a role to play. Its popular Ruhr
Festival is a firm fixture in the region’s cultural calendar and has
been a beacon of solidarity between miners and artists for 62 years.
The Ruhr Piano Festival, the RuhrTriennale and the Moers Jazz
Festival are other popular events, while the Philharmonic Hall in
Essen and the Dortmund Concert Hall are two of the region’s finest
venues. Illustrious names to have appeared there include Hollywood
stars Kevin Spacey, Jeff Goldblum and Cate Blanchett, opera divas
such as Anna Netrebko, internationally acclaimed pianists from
Krystian Zimerman to Lang Lang and jazz legends Archie Shepp and
Peter Brötzmann. A region once shaped by companies such as
Thyssen and Krupp is now a place where ballet, opera and museums
can thrive. The Folkwang Museum in Essen is a fine example with its
fabulous collection of art from the 19th and 20th centuries, and a
stunning new building on course to open in 2010. Currently on
display (until the end of August 2009) are 120 masterpieces from
the Villa Hügel collection, among them Monet’s paintings of Rouen
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The annual Ruhr Marquee Festival on the shores of Lake Kemnader
See offers a great mix of comedy, hip-hop and rock as well as a free-
entry day culminating in a huge party. Also of interest are the latest
shots in the Ruhr Pixel Project, a continuous documentary of digital
photos that are regularly displayed in the 300-metre-long glass
exhibition corridor at Gelsenkirchen Science Park.
Here are a few numbers that underline the cultural diversity in the
Ruhr region, the third-largest conurbation in Europe: the Ruhr has
1,000 industrial monuments, 200 museums, 100 arts centres, 120
theatres, 100 concert venues, 250 festivals and fairs, 19 universities
and 1,000,000 football fans. The biggest football teams in the Ruhr
are also traditional rivals: Borussia Dortmund and Schalke, both of
which have a fanbase that extends well beyond the borders of
Germany. The Ruhr and the Love Parade are also fast becoming
synonymous. The biggest party in the world dances its way to
Bochum in 2009 after sending millions of revellers into raptures in
Dortmund in 2008 and Essen in 2007. For one weekend, the air is
filled with the sound of trance, techno, minimal techno, house,
drum’n bass, electro pop and everything in-between.
The multicultural character of the Ruhr is attributable mainly to the
influx of eastern European immigrants in the 19th century. Although
the region entered the 21st century having undergone a dramatic
structural change, the theme of migration and identity is more
pertinent than ever before and forms a core element of the
European Capital of Culture programme. The Ruhr is a melting pot in
which people from more than 170 countries live together in a
densely populated urban community. The “City of Cultures” theme is
an attempt to explore the origins and implications of migration.
People come from countries all over Europe to work in Germany and
bring with them impetus, inspiration and ideas that are reflected not
just in popular culture, but increasingly also in highbrow circles.
Their influence is prominent in world music, multicultural theatre
and food and drink and is setting trends for the future.
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CITYFESTIVAL Extraschicht (June 27, 2009) The ninth “Night of Industrial Heritage” will see the Ruhr regionhosting some spectacular performances and productions. Culturelovers will be in their element at 40 venues in 20 towns and cities.
Highlight | RUHR MUSEUM (FROM AUTUMN 2009)This museum in the spectacular location of the Zollverein mineis to be officially opened in autumn 2009. A permanent exhibitionwith lots of photographs and geological and archaeologicalexhibits will illustrate the history of the Ruhr region.
Highlight | AQUARIUS WATER MUSEUM, MÜLHEIMAn award-winning museum covering every aspect of waterhoused in a 50 m high water tower. The interactive, multimediaexhibition on 14 floors combines historical architecture withmodern technology. www.aquarius-wassermuseum.de
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Aregion of variety and breathtaking beauty
from the vineyards of Würzburg in the north to
Munich and the Alps in the south.
The landscape assumes many forms in
Bavaria: alpine peaks and vast lakes;
beautiful river scenery and magnificent
parks; labyrinthine rock formations,
highland moors and narrow gorges; elegant
palace gardens and lush meadowland.
There are awe-inspiring views wherever the eye
roams and plenty of activities where you can
admire them, from climbing, skiing and hiking to
boat trips, gentle strolls and bike rides.
Even resting awhile on a well placed bench can
reveal a world of wonders. Stunning scenery, fresh
air and hearty food, a siesta on a mountain pasture
or surprises large and small tucked away in the
countryside: nowhere else can you experience
nature quite like in Bavaria.
Lake Chiemsee near the Austrian border, just
outside Munich, is known by locals as the “Bavarian
Sea”. Formed from the remnants of a glacier, the
region's largest expanse of water offers a host of
fascinating impressions, both on the shoreline and
on its two inhabited islands. One of these is home to
magnificent Herrenchiemsee Palace which was
modelled on Versailles.
Equally spectacular is Lake Königssee near
Berchtesgaden, whose glorious mountain backdrop
is best enjoyed on a boat tour. The highpoint of
these trips is the aptly named echo wall, where the
captain plays a melody on his trumpet that
reverberates around the rock faces.
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Not far from St. Bartholomew‘s Church, which juts
out into the lake, is the Eiskapelle (ice chapel),
Germany‘s lowest glacier caves.
The contrast of mountain backdrops and
glistening blue waters so typical of Bavaria
is exemplified in the Berchtesgadener Land
and Tegernseer Land regions.
Between Weltenburg Abbey and Kelheim, the
sheer rock walls along the Danube stand close
together and soar almost 100 metres into the sky.
The landscape, one of the finest river landscapes in
Germany, has been carved out by the sheer force of
this stunning river over thousands and thousands
of years. Known as the Danube gorge, it provides a
habitat for a great many rare birds.
An enchanting river cruise on an old-fashioned
Donau-Kähne boat is a great chance to appreciate
all this wonderful nature.
The only way to see the full majesty of the
Breitachklamm gorge – one of the deepest and
most impressive in Europe – is on foot. Located near
Oberstdorf in the Allgäu, the 10,000-year-old
wonder of nature was only made accessible in 1905.
Follow the breathtaking loop trail and you see the
Breitach river surging through the narrow ravine
with its vertical and overhanging rock faces, nearly
100 metres in height. Somewhat quieter but no less
impressive is the Murnauer Moos nature con-
servation area in the northern foothills of the Alps.
Comprising an area of more than 30 square
kilometres, it is among the largest moors in Central
Europe.
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Vast lakes and the glorious Alps
A day on the water
Enjoy an exciting rafting trip
through the beautiful river
valleys of the Isar or Danube.
Good old-fashioned Bavarian
fun with captivating music
and the chance of a soaking!
Drifting through the
clear blue skies
As your hot air balloon floats
serenely through the air at
altitudes of between 1,500
and 3,000 metres, the lakes,
mountains and forests of
Bavaria appear as if sewn
together on a patchwork quilt.
Tram party in Munich
Enjoy music, Bavarian beer
and hearty food such as
leberkäs (meatloaf), obatzda
(cream cheese) and pretzels as
the sights of the city roll past
in your fabulously decorated
tram.
Holiday-Tips
“Fraueninsel”, Lake Chiemsee
BAVARIA
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An active Experience in the Vineyards,Hills and River Valleys
You can enjoy a hiking tour anywhere where there
are vines growing. The Rheinsteig is a premium trail
that runs for 320 kilometres on the right of the
Rhine through the Rheingau and Middle Rhine
regions from Wiesbaden to Bonn – the section from
St Goar to Bacharach, in particular, offers breath-
taking views of the Rhine Valley and its striking
vineyard slopes. On the Middle Rhine you’ll also
find the Rhine Castle Trail, a fascinating route that
links more than 40 castles as it winds its way
through a wealth of charming vineyard scenery.
In Saxony’s wine-growing region, a wine trail runs
from Pirna to Seusslitz through the magnificent
Elbe Valley. Other favourites include the Ahr Red
Wine Trail from Altenahr to Bad Bodendorf where
you can watch the winegrowers bringing in the
grape harvest in the autumn. In Baden’s sunny
south, the “Wiijwegli” takes you on a tour through
the vineyards of the Markgräflerland region close to
the Swiss border. There are also miles of trails criss-
crossing the Kaiserstuhl and Tuniberg regions
between the Rhine and the Black Forest.
Germany’s sunniest vineyards have plenty of
surprises in store with orchid-filled meadows,
sunken lanes and volcanic domes. After an action-
packed tour, walkers can relax at the steaming hot
thermal springs in Baden-Baden or with a trip to the
sauna followed by a grapeseed oil treatment at the
spa complex in Bad Kreuznach. The vineyard slopes
along Germany’s riverbanks are particularly scenic
and the ideal location for a cycling tour. Active
cyclists can explore a network of cycle paths that
runs for more than 600 kilometres along the whole
length of the River Main, discovering romantic
Franconian towns like Würzburg or Volkach set in
idyllic countryside. Suggested routes are also
available for cycling tours along the Moselle on
a cycle path network covering more than 1,000
kilometres – luggage transfers are available on
request. Three times a year, car-free activity days
are held around the Moselle, Saar and Ruwer rivers
as well as in the Palatinate and Middle Rhine
regions. Wine routes through the idyllic valleys of
the Tauber, Jagst, Kocher and Rems in the
Württemberg wine-growing region, for example,
or the “Bocksbeutel”-route in Franconia, offer
plenty to see and do throughout the year.
Alternatively, you can enjoy a relaxing bike ride
along the “Veloroute Rhein” through the
Enjoying the great outdoors in the vineyards Idyllic autumn in the Rheingau
Walking in the vineyard
Varied cycling tours in the wine regions
Discover the
charming countryside
where Germany’s
wine is produced –
steep slopes, gently
rolling hills,
picturesque river
scenery, sleepy
winegrowing villages.
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Those looking for a gentler form of exercise can
hire a railbike and explore the wine regions along
train tracks: a delightful experience that is available
in the Nahe and Palatinate regions. Inline-skaters
will be in their element with the “Rhine-on-skates”
event in the Rheingau and Upper Middle Rhine
Valley in August when a 135 km stretch of the main
road is closed to traffic for a day between
Rüdesheim and Koblenz.
If you’d rather take to the skies, the Middle Rhine is
the place for you: enjoy spectacular views of the
countryside around Bad Ems on the Lahn on
a paragliding practice flight. In the fine weather,
hot-air balloons sweep over the gently rolling vine-
clad hills of Rheinhessen – an action sport that is
also offered in the area between the southern
Palatinate and Baden, and in the Hessian
Bergstrasse region. More romantic alternatives
include horse riding and scooters: in the southern
Palatinate you can enjoy special riding tours
through the forests and vineyards or hire a scooter
to explore the region independently. Guided bike
tours are offered along the Moselle, and the Baden
region also has some wonderful routes offering a
host of culinary delights along the way.
For those who enjoy the combination of wine and
golf, the Palatinate is the ideal destination: at the
golf course on the German Wine Route near
Dackenheim even the fairways are named after
Palatinate grape varieties.
Each of the 13 wine regions has a special character
all of its own – with a wealth of opportunities for
you to combine an active holiday with culinary
delights and extraordinary experiences.
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13 wine regions
more than 100,000 hectares of vineyards
63% white wine/37% red wine
approx. 10 millionhectolitres of wineproduced per annum
approx. 2 millionhectolitres of wineexported per annum
Main grape varieties:Riesling, Spätburgunder(pinot noir),Grauburgunder (pinotgris), Weissburgunder(pinot blanc)
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Rheinhessen hills where you’ll find plenty of
traditional inns serving home-produced wine along
the way.
Canoeists will find a number of boat hire centres
and more than 60 landing stages along the 217 km
Moselle River Route. You can even go water-skiing
on the Moselle near Bullay (wetsuit included). There
are also some enchanting riverbank walks along the
Saale, Unstrut, White Elster and Ilm rivers. The
Glan, a tributary of the Nahe, and the Lahn are
a paradise for canoe and kayak enthusiasts, while
the River Main in the Franconian wine-growing
region is ideal for boat trips.
The hillsides are ideal for avid climbers. You can
even tackle the steepest vineyard in Europe, the
378-metre Bremmer Calmont on the Moselle, on
a circular trail – with the help of climbing aids.
A climbing trail was recently opened in the famous
“Erdener Treppchen” and “Erdener Prälat”
vineyards. For an even greater challenge, there’s
the Rotenfels in the Nahe wine-growing region,
the highest sheer rock face north of the Alps, at
the foot of which is a vineyard. Here there are
steep inclines with names such as the “Saarbrücken
Fireplace” or “Madonna South Face”, which only
experienced climbers can conquer.
In addition to excellent wines,
Germany’s 13 wine regions also
offer plenty of opportunity for
getting to know the countryside
and its people.
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Defiant castles look down from their proud heights.
Vines brimming with grapes climb the walls of steep
cliffs in breathtaking colors. Romantic towns and
vibrant cities with impressive art treasures line the
river banks: Traveling along Germany’s rivers is a
very special experience.
With majestic calm excursion boats slide through
the waves of the Rhine, Danube, Main, Neckar and
of course on the third longest river in Europe, the
Elbe. As early as in the summer of 1837 the first
Elbe paddle wheeler set off from Dresden. It was
a leisurely trip along the magnificent landscape of
the area known as Saxon Switzerland. With their
boisterous paddle wheels and huffing steam
engines these elegant old-timers continue to exude
their nostalgic charm today, when they set off for
Pillnitz Castle or the porcelain manufacturing city
of Meissen, to Luther’s Wittenberg or the Dessau-
Wörlitzer garden empire.
The Rhine also offers fascinating riverbank land-
scapes – especially in its middle segment. Even
during the Romantic era poets and painters were
already rhapsodizing about the magic of this river
region between the historical garrison town of
Koblenz and Mainz, where more than 600 years ago
a certain Mr Gutenberg discovered letterpress
printing. Between these two landmarks, charming
Riesling wine villages like Assmannshausen and
Rüdesheim are waiting to be explored. And from
her high slate cliff the legendary Loreley issues a
greeting, which is said to have caused many skip-
pers to stray from their course.
Just a few turns and river miles away the Deutsche
Eck (German Corner) marks the marriage of the
Rhine with the lovely Moselle. Many scheduled river
cruise ships travel regularly between Koblenz and
Trier, where the Porta Nigra bears witness to early
Roman times. Impressive castles and steep vine
terraces are passed as well as the picturesque Art-
Nouveau town of Traben-Trarbach.
The “blue ribbon” of the Main winds delightfully
through Hesse and Franconia. Historically signi-
ficant kings and bishops have left behind a unique
architectural inheritance: Würzburg with its Baroque
Residence, the festival city of Bayreuth, Bamberg,
Aschaffenburg and Goethe’s birthplace, Frankfurt,
are only some highlights of the cultural landscape
on the Main. Just as many attractions are waiting
on another Rhine tributary: the Neckar. It begins its
course between the Black Forest and the Swabian
Alb and ends near Mannheim. The most impressive
view begins after Stuttgart and ends in Heidelberg.
Not far from the spring of the Neckar the life of the
Danube begins. Charming cities like Passau und
Regensburg are located along its almost 435 miles
of river banks, as well as Ulm, where the highest
church tower in the world reaches up into the sky.
Under the Spell of the Loreley andthe Green Vault
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Historical walls in lush vineyards: Ehrenfels Castle
“Deutsches Eck” in Koblenz
Experience Germany’s most
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River: Cruise the Rhine, Moselle,
Neckar, Elbe, Main or Danube.
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artists, cocktail bar, dance floor and atmos-
phere generating piano music. The extensive
wellness area is a vacation for body and soul.
The entirely glassed in saunarium provides a
wonderful view of the bank of the river. A
shower temple and the large whirlpool round
out the experience.
An journey on Europe’s most beautiful rivers:
The journeys on the PREMICON QUEEN. Feast
your eyes on the legendary landscapes on the
Rhine between Cologne and Basel. Discover
the Rhine-Main-Danube canal as a cultural
excursion of follow the royal Danube. On any
of the river routes you might choose, you will
experience unforgettable moments. After all,
it is called the “PREMICON QUEEN – The
Journey of your Life”, for a reason.
The PREMICON QUEEN is a river cruise
ship like no other.
The modern concept of the TwinCruiser, with
separate engine and passenger compartments
for vibration free travel, has been enhanced
with many luxurious details. The result is
carefree cruising past the most beautiful river
landscapes of Europe.
Relax. For yourself. Simply enjoy. With its
exquisite appointments, the PREMICON
QUEEN provides the appropriate ambiance.
Elegant and generous Junior Suites, Deluxe
Suites and Queen Suites await the guests,
with everything that a room needs to become
a personal realm and refuge for rest and
relaxation.
In addition to the suites, The PREMICON
QUEEN also meets all the demands of a five
star grand hotel. The fully glassed in restaurant
surprises with its unique river boat room
height, not to mention the magnificent view.
Every meal here becomes a culinary
experience.
During the day the “Theatron” offers the
perfect box seat from which to watch the
changing landscape slip past, by night
transforming itself into a meeting point for
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Bregenz Festival,
July 22 – Aug 23, 2009
Rousing music will be a fea–
ture of the summer festival
when Giuseppe Verdi’s opera
“Aida” comes to the pontoon
stage in Bregenz – one of the
locations of the new James
Bond film “Quantum of
Solace”.
Lake Constance Cycle
Route One of the highlights
for holidaymakers with ener-
gy to burn is the Lake Cons-
tance Cycle Route, probably
the best known cycle trail in
central Europe. Over 270 km
long, its route encircles
virtually the entire lake.
Abbey Library of St Gallen
The oldest in Switzerland,
this baroque library has
been a UNESCO world
heritage site since 1983. It
attracts around 100,000
visitors every year.
Holiday-Tips
Lake Constance – a Holiday Region with a Mediterranean Feel
Three different countries border Lake
Constance, Europe’s third biggest lake, which
is set in an appropriately varied, cosmopolitan
holiday region. The lake shores give way to
gently rolling hills, lush meadows and leafy
vineyards, with a chain of Alpine peaks and
their high-altitude walking terrain and ski
resorts resplendent in the distance. The
Lake Constance holiday region covers an area
of 500 square kilometres in southern Germany. It is
dotted with must-see towns and villages, such as
the historical town of Constance, Friedrichshafen,
Meersburg set amid vine-clad slopes, Wasserburg,
Lindau with its pretty harbour and Überlingen in
a sheltered south-facing spot on the shores of the
lake. A trip to the island of Reichenau should not be
missed. With its outstanding medieval abbey and
churches the island has been a UNESCO World
Heritage Site since November 2000.
Flower Island Mainau – a Symphony for the Senses
The bridge from the mainland seems to cross into
another world. The heavenly Flower Island Mainau
was created by the Bernadotte family, a branch of
the Swedish royal family, and is one of the most
popular destinations on the German side of Lake
Constance. Every year, about 1.2 million visitors
explore this subtropical paradise island –
individually or with an expert guide. The new
horticultural year starts with the great orchid show
in March, the month when the tulips also come into
bloom, followed by the rhododendrons in April and
30,000 rose bushes, more than 1,200 varieties, that
take their place in summer. The wild species and
shrub roses along the rose promenade beguile the
senses with countless scents and colours.
The Indian summer lasts well into the autumn, when
the trees take on splendid red, orange and golden
hues. In winter the welcome warmth of the butterfly
house encourages vanilla, papaya and
tamarind bushes to bloom at an unseason-
able time of year. Young visitors to the
island love the “Water World” adventure
playground, pony riding and animals made
of flowers. Restaurants, the palace café and
traditional beer gardens complete a day out on
Mainau. In 2009, the Island Mainau celebrates the
100th anniversary of the birth of Lennart
Bernadotte. An exhibition about Count Lennart’s
Russian ancestry will be staged in the palace, while
installations in the gardens will highlight his
achievements on the island.
Organic fruit and award-winning Cuisine
A wide range of restaurants and cafés offering
excellent value for money are a hallmark of the
region. Organically grown fruit and vegetables and
award-winning cuisine can both be found. Around
20 varieties of apple grow on the shores of Lake
Constance where the mild climate in the foothills of
the Alps provides ideal growing conditions.
Regional specialities such as whitefish from the lake
and other fresh fish are served along with many
game dishes and top-quality locally grown produce.
Vibrant Towns with a Wealth of Attractions
The university town of Constance offers a wide
range of leisure activities ranging from classical
concerts, the “Rock am See” rock festival and the
annual Lake Constance Night Festival with fireworks
to leisurely strolls, romantic boat trips and
challenging mountain-bike tours. Friedrichshafen –
Meersburg
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region, has long had a reputation as a centre for art
and entertainment. The Bregenz Festival takes
place here every year on its famous pontoon stage.
The floating stage is not only renowned for its
diverse arts programme, it also came to promi-
nence during the Euro 2008 football champion-
ships held in Austria and Switzerland and some of
the latest James Bond film was filmed there. The
border with Switzerland is not far from Bregenz.
The Swiss shores of the lake extend for around 70
kilometres between Altenrhein and Stein am Rhein.
Altenrhein is home to the colourful indoor market
designed by Friedensreich Hundertwasser and Stein
am Rhein is known for its quaint buildings with
many oriel windows. Schaffhausen, where the
waters of the biggest waterfall in Europe thunder
down, is also a short distance away. The neigh-
bouring Principality of Liechtenstein has a cosmo-
politan feel, whist retaining its village-like
tranquillity. One of its cultural gems is the Princely
Collection the Liechtenstein Museum which inclu-
des European masterpieces spanning five centuries.
the birthplace of the Zeppelin – is the home of the
airship and has a renowned airship museum.
Modern Zeppelin NTs can take up to twelve
passengers, and two-hour sightseeing flights over
Lake Constance with unique panoramic views are
available. The outline of Meersburg Castle is
another remarkable sight. The medieval castle from
which this small Badensian town takes its name,
rises up majestically over the rooftops. Like the
castle, the new baroque palace once belonged to
the bishops of Constance. Families flock to the
town’s open-air swimming pool and beach with its
7,000m2 lakeside sunbathing lawn. Lindau is a
special place for a holiday. On balmy summer nights
beneath the palms you really feel as if you’re by the
Mediterranean. A stroll around this historical port
town includes the lighthouse and lion monument by
the lake promenade and medieval Maximilian-
strasse leading to the market square.
Culture and Heritage across the Border
From Lindau harbour with its defensive towers, the
Austrian shore of Lake Constance is within easy
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climb the observation tower in
Bernauer Strasse to look into East
Germany. Because the blocks of
houses stood in East Berlin but
the pavement outside in West
Berlin, the street bore witness to
dramatic scenes when the city
was divided.
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Platz is a testament to the
euphoric spirit of optimism of the
1990s. Checkpoint Charlie, on the
hand, the most famous border
crossing of them all, is a place
where East German history is
preserved for posterity. It is also
home to the Berlin Wall Museum,
a hugely popular attraction that
documents the lengths people
went to in their attempts to
escape East Berlin. The East Side
Gallery is the longest section of
the wall that still stands in the
city centre. It also doubles up as
the largest open-air gallery in the
world, featuring works by more
than 100 international artists. A
much-loved retreat in the city is
the Mauerpark, the Berlin Wall
park, which follows the path of
the border along Schwedter
Strasse. Here, people used to
Berlin, once a city carved up into
east and west, has blossomed
into a buzzing cosmopolitan
capital. Today, 20 years after
reunification, the last vestiges of
a dark chapter in German history
no longer induce the fear they
once did. Alongside the
Brandenburg Gate – which was
situated directly on the old
border and now stands as a
symbol of unity – they have been
assimilated as monuments into
the contemporary cityscape.
The Berlin Wall Trail brings
visitors face to face with life
under the East German regime.
At more than 40 stops along the
way, shocking and deeply moving
stories are told using photos and
multilingual texts.
The rejuvenation of Potsdamer
Glass from Upper Bavaria has
won acclaim all over the world,
both for its practical uses and its
decorative value. The tradition of
glassblowing is still performed in
numerous places. Glassmaking
also remains a significant
contributor to the local economy.
Glassmakers, practitioners of a
venerable and captivating
profession, conjure up elaborate
objects from shapeless masses
of molten material. No machine
can replicate their skills and the
glassworks are the best places to
see their time-honoured trade
being practised. They might even
let you try glassblowing for
yourself. The various sites are
linked by the Glass Route, which
meanders over 250 kilometres
through the Bavarian and Upper
Palatinate forests: the journey
begins in Neustadt an der
Waldnaab – the capital of lead
crystal in Europe – and ends in
style at the Passau Glass
Museum, whose displays are put
together from a richly varied
collection comprising 15,000
glass artworks from all eras. The
art of glassblowing is also
brought to life at a host of
exhibitions, glassblowing
festivals and music festivals.
Weiden is the number one town
for buying glassware and
porcelain in the region, and also
plays host to the annual
Bavarian-Bohemian arts festival,
recommended for fans of
contemporary glass art. A
dazzling example of design
working in harmony with nature
is the Glass Forest, just outside
Regen: here, at the foot of
Weissenstein Castle, 80
transparent “trees” add a
fascinating new dimension to the
woodland scenery.
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The Romantic Road Journey back to an Age of Pomp and Poetry
WÜRZBURG ResidenzPFAFFENWINKEL WieskircheNÖRDLINGER RIES 15 mio years old crater
routes in Germany. The trail
begins in Würzburg, whose
baroque palace has all the
grandeur of a royal residence.
Thanks in part to its fabulously
ornate mirrored hall, it is now a
UNESCO World Heritage site.
Heading south, excursions into
the Nördlinger Ries region bring
visitors face to face with out-
standing natural beauty,
exemplified by the huge meteor
crater that dates back some 15
million years.
The narrow, winding lanes of
Rothenburg that inspired the
German romanticist Carl Spitzweg
to paint are no less pretty today.
The town‘s little-known yet
endlessly fascinating Christmas
Museum explores all aspects of
the festive season. Further down
the line is Donauwörth, the birth-
place and hometown of the much-
loved Käthe Kruse dolls. Next on
the agenda is the former Roman
city of Augsburg, where the
Fuggerei is the world‘s oldest
social housing project that is still
in existence. It can be explored on
a guided tour with the nightwatch-
man. Then comes Wieskirche
Pilgrimage Church in Pfaffen-
winkel, a masterpiece of rococo
opulence with UNESCO World
Heritage status. Before the
journey reaches its conclusion in
the medieval old quarter of
Füssen, we arrive at Neuschwan-
stein and Hohenschwangau, the
two castles that have come to
symbolise German Romanticism.
Both were built for Ludwig II, the
fairytale king of Bavaria.
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German Romanticism: captured
on canvas by Caspar David
Friedrich, perpetuated in verse by
Friedrich Hölderlin and retained to
this day in the form of fairytale
castles, medieval towns and
picturesque landscapes. It‘s easy
to see why the Romantic Road is
one of the most popular themed
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The German Fairytale RouteFrom Rumpelstiltskin and Rapunzel to Sleeping Beauty and Snow White
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the original Snow White is said to
have originated. The Brothers
Grimm Museum in Kassel then
whets your appetite for the
adventures to come, such as
Rapunzel‘s tower in Trendelburg
and picture-book Sababurg Castle
in Hofgeismar, on which Sleeping
Beauty‘s castle was based. The
tale of the Pied Piper lures visitors
to Hamelin, while Hansel and
Gretel and the other Grimm
characters can be seen as large as
life in the Magic Park fairytale
forest in Verden. Once Bremen
has been ticked off with its town
musicians (a donkey, a dog, a cat,
and a rooster), the themed route –
one of the oldest in Europe –
reaches its final chapter in
Buxtehude.
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The Brothers Grimm fairytales
have been translated into more
than 160 languages and form part
of UNESCO‘s Memory of the World
Register – timeless tales cherished
all over the world. The 600 km
route that explores the history of
these consummate storytellers
runs from near Frankfurt in the
south to Bremen in the north,
passing enchanted castles and
idyllic medieval towns on its way.
It begins where the Grimm story
begins, in Hanau, where the
brothers were born. The town is
the site of the National Brothers
Grimm Monument and venue of
the Brothers Grimm fairytale
festival. Held every year from May
to July, this massively popular
open-air event brings to life their
magical world of fairies, dwarves
and wizards. After the Brothers
Grimm House in Steinau, the trail
continues to the town where they
studied, Marburg. From here the
route heads north to Homberg,
Schwalmstadt and Alsfeld, in the
region where Little Red Riding
Hood was set. Just outside Bad
Wildungen is the pretty little
village of Bergfreiheit from which
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Augsburg by night
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One of the best is Hassloch Holiday Park (1).
Fans of white-knuckle rides will especially love its
Expedition GeForce rollercoaster, which represents
the cutting-edge of ride technology. Your
“space ship” climbs to a staggering height,
then plunges back down to earth at speeds
of up to 120 kilometres per hour. The Light-
house Tower, brought in to mark the park‘s
35th birthday in 2006, is the tallest wave
swinger in Germany at around 80 metres. It swings
guests around and around in a huge arc with
nothing but fresh air beneath their dangling legs.
High-octane thrills are also on the agenda at Europa-
Park Rust (2). Occupying an area of 85 hectares, the
theme park between Freiburg and Offenburg is the
largest in Germany. There are more than 120 rides
and attractions to enjoy across 15 themed lands,
twelve of which are based on European countries.
The Italy land dates back to 1981 and includes
authentic architectural features such as the seven-
metre-high Fontana di Paradiso. There is also a
themed land especially for younger guests: Children‘s
World, where the little ones can romp and play on
an artificial beach with dunes, sand and a paddling
pool while their parents relax on the sun deck.
Budding adventurers can also have a go on the
giant slide labyrinth, climbing walls and Viking ship.
Fun & Action in the Hansa-Park
Geiselgasteig near Munich has been one of the
leading locations in German cinema for almost
90 years. It is home to the Bavaria Filmstadt
studios (3), where you can marvel at action-
packed stunt shows or visit the 4D cinema
where you feel like you are actually inside
the film – a unique cinematic experience
for all the senses.
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theme parks, whether
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Babelsberg (4), a district of Potsdam, is another famous
name in the world of the big screen. The film and
television studios there are more than 90 years old
and are responsible for smash-hit movies such as
The Bourne Supremacy starring Matt Damon. Original
film sets used in classic features are simply fascina-
ting to look around. The 17,000m2 outside grounds
include 26 facades that have featured in a number
of productions such as The Pianist and Stalingrad.
Hansa-Park (5) in Sierksdorf near Hamburg is
Germany‘s only seaside leisure and amusement
park, and offers maritime-themed adventures in
abundance. Rides include the “Rendezvous in the
Loop” (where duelling rollercoasters meet in mid-
air), the chairoplane and the Russian swings. But
away from the main attractions, there‘s also plenty
of room for rest and relaxation in the Hansa Garden.
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“Alpenexpress Enzian”, Europa-Park
Colosseo, Europa-Park
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Germany. The name on everybody‘s lips when it
comes to wellness, pampering and restoring
balance to mind and body. Its picturesque
landscapes, beneficial climate and therapeutic
natural treasures combine to deliver an
unforgettable health-focused experience.
Hot springs, mineral-rich mud, seaside air and the
popular Rügen chalk are harnessed to help relieve
everyday stress; souls are soothed and bodies
revitalised by freshly cut hay, heated amber, hops
and milk from mountain goats.
A harmonious symbiosis of body and soul is the
achievable aim by combining personal activity with
the services offered by professionals. Being or
becoming fit together with well being – in one word:
Wellness.
With more than three hundred certified spa resorts
up and down the country, Germany is a destination
of choice for health, beauty and wellness.
Facilities range from state-of-the-art pool and sauna
complexes to acclaimed specialist clinics; treatments
range from classic massages and fitness programmes
to therapies inspired by the Far East.
Baden-Württenberg appears to be predestined for
wellness holidays in Germany. Nature itself has
provided the basics for relaxation, sport, health and
enjoyment in this blessed southern region of the
country with a healthy climate, thermal waters from
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people in today’s hectic
daily lives. They would
like to feel good, leave
the stress behind and
switch off the demands
of work, relations and
family.
bubbling springs (that were already used by the
Romans), fragrant herbs, hay and fresh produce for
the fine vital cuisine; everything at hand.
From the Black Forest to Lake Constance and across
to the Swabian Jura a multitude of possibilities
enable the guests to define their wellness stay
individually. And, in order to provide the assurance
that the quality is equal to the offer, Baden-
Württemberg introduced the “Wellness Stars”
certificate. Almost seventy hotels, clinics and spas
have now received this label, many of which have
also specialised in “medical wellness”, services that
require medical and therapeutic applications. The
well-being and fitness factor, sport, relaxation and
beauty programmes also include a professional
care by doctors and other health personnel.
Over forty Wellness-Hotels in Baden-Württemberg
have obtained between three and five stars. Five of
these hotels – in Emstal at the foot of the Swabian
Jura (Bad Urach), in Bad Wurzach, Höchenschwand,
Badenweiler and Bad Mergentheim, the attractive
small town on the banks of the river Tauber that was
founded in 1080 – have also already obtained the
“medical” mention. The guest receives a complete
medical entrance examination at each of these
quality controlled accommodations. An individual
therapy concept is applied after this check-up. The
hottest springs of Baden-Württemberg are in Bad
Urach, the centre of power in the Middle Ages, where
the water gushes out at 61 degrees centigrade.
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Bavaria at its best: BenediktenhofHotel in Isarwinkel
Germany‘s love affair with the Black Forest dates
back to ancient times: around 2,000 years ago, in
what is now Baden-Baden, the Romans discovered
the hot springs that were so popular throughout
Europe in the 18th century, and which now supply
the high-tech spa and wellness facilities.
Baden-Baden even has its own spa district, home to
the ultra-modern Caracalla thermal baths and the
historical Friedrichsbad.
The Black Forest Spa Route is a loop trail of around
250 kilometres that runs beside pretty medieval
houses, abbeys, castles, secluded upland moors and
lakes. It also passes through many of the German
towns whose names begin with Bad, which signifies
their status as a spa resort: Bad Herrenalb, Bad
Liebenzell and Bad Teinach are three examples,
but Neubulach also deserves a mention with its spa
centre in an old silver mine. The historical spas in
Badenweiler, where the Romans built their Aquae
Villae in the year 70, are still preserved.
The region around Germany‘s banking capital
Frankfurt also has a strong tradition in matters
therapeutic. In Wiesbaden, people were already
aware of the benefits of the hot springs in the early
19th century. The princes and poets of Europe used
to spend weeks at a time there, taking advantage of
the same facilities that we enjoy today: whether it‘s
the orthopaedic healing centre, the spa assembly
rooms, the Kaiser Friedrich thermal baths or the
casino. Wiesbaden still has a reputation as a place
of medical healing with the highest standards of
quality.
At the end of the 19th century, Kaiser Wilhelm II
declared Bad Homburg, at the foot of the Taunus
hills, to be his summer retreat. Another great leader
to spend time in the town was King Rama V of Siam,
albeit it on a grand tour of Europe. He was enrap-
tured by the splendid spa gardens, the casino and
the Kaiser Wilhelm baths. The latter now has a
glittering new day spa called Kur Royal®, a fine
complement to the Taunus Theme thermal baths
and the VitalCenter in the spa gardens.
The island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea is renowned
for its long, sandy beaches and awe-inspiring chalk
cliffs. In recent years, a host of spa hotels have
opened in its seaside resorts – most notably Binz,
Baabe, Thiessow and Sellin. Two of the most
exclusive establishments are the deluxe Kurhaus
hotel in Binz and the four-star Kurhaus hotel in
Sellin, which overlooks the delightful pier. Both
belong to the Travel Charme Hotel & Resorts chain.
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A haven for the senses: Bad Füssing
Pure refreshment
The best holiday regions offer
special health and wellness
programmes; be it in Schleswig-
Holstein or Bavaria, Mecklenburg-
Western Pomerania or North
Rhine-Westphalia. The choice is
endless, from Ayurveda and Aqua-
Chi-Gong to Nordic-walking and
sauna pleasures to yoga massage
and thalasso therapy.
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Stay healthy and feel great –Health Spas and Clinics in Germany
With names such as Virchow, Ehrlich and Röntgen,
it‘s no wonder Germany soon became the leading
nation for healthcare and medicine. Germany was a
place of healing then and is a place of healing today
with more than 300 spa resorts to choose from.
Let us begin with Baden-Baden, which was once
frequented by great Russian writers such as Fyodor
Dostoyevsky and Ivan Turgenev. The town is famous
for clinics specialising in preventative medicine,
rehabilitation, psychosomatic disorders and homeo-
pathy. It is also home to the Salina, a newly opened
spa where guests luxuriate in salt-water grottos.
Leo Tolstoy took great delight in the saline springs
and peat spas of Bad Kissingen, a spa resort since
1520. Other prominent figures to avail themselves
of these elegant facilities include Otto von Bismarck
and Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria. Bad Kissingen
is perhaps the best-known of Germany‘s spa resorts,
where the rich and beautiful of the world come to
be pampered.
The saline and chalybeate springs in Bad Pyrmont
were known to have been used back in Roman
times. The town is also home to the Dunsthöhle
steam cave, where a steady flow of natural carbon
dioxide is released from the walls. Anyone suffering
from breathing difficulties, rheumatism or other
musculo-skeletal conditions will benefit from a visit
here.
In the state-approved spa resort of Bad Meinberg in
the Teutoburg Forest, the 19th-century composer
Albert Lortzing used to swear by the healing
powers of the sulphurous muds, before resuming
work on the score of his famous opera Zar und
Zimmermann (Tsar and Carpenter). These days, of
course, anyone can benefit from the specialist
medicinal services on offer in the town, and enjoy
its rich arts and entertainment scene.
Bad Alexandersbad in the Fichtelgebirge mountains
has a history that goes back more than 250 years.
The delightful resort town with its mineral springs
and mud spas became a mecca for refined tastes in
1805, following the visit of the Prussian King
Friedrich Wilhelm III and his wife Luise. Today, as
well as the standard hydrotherapy and acupuncture
treatments, you can benefit from neural therapy,
laser therapy and autohaemotherapy.
It‘s no exaggeration to say that Bad Neuenahr, a
member of the Royal Spas of Europe association, is
truly fit for a king. Salus per aquam – wellbeing
through water – finds its expression here in the
carbonated alkaline spring, which was officially
opened by Princess Augusta of Prussia (wife of
Kaiser Wilhelm I) in 1858, shortly after it was
discovered by accident. For those looking to unwind
in style, the Symphony of the Senses spa really lives
up to its name with wellness facilities of the highest
quality.
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Clinics in major cities fulfil an
important role in Germany‘s
healthcare services. Many of them
are known all over the world for
their state-of-the-art medical
equipment.
the very latest methods. The surgical and out-
patients‘ clinics in the city centre specialise in the
following fields: traumatology, abdominal surgery,
endocrinal surgery, vascular surgery and intensive
care surgery.
The German Diagnostics Clinic in Wiesbaden was
set up in 1970 along the lines of the acclaimed Mayo
Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The services it offers
embrace the full range of specialist fields:
anaesthesiology, surgery, gynaecology, cardiology,
bone marrow transplants, rheumatology,
transfusions and urology.
Hamburg-Eppendorf University Clinic unites high-
quality medical treatment, research and teaching
under one roof. Literally thousands of doctors and
nurses in all specialist fields provide the very best in
care for patients from Germany and abroad. Another
leading address is Düsseldorf University Hospital,
which offers among other things maxillofacial (jaw)
surgery, facial plastic surgery, treatments for meta-
bolic disorders, conservative and preventative
dentistry, orthopaedics and “nuclear medicine”. It
also places the highest priority on research into new
methods of treatment. With its new cardiology
centre opened just six months ago, the University
Hospital in Cologne is going from strength to
strength. Of the 18 units that make up the hospital,
the centre for integrated oncology and the ortho-
paedic department enjoy the highest international
standing. Alongside their daily duties, the doctors
undertake numerous interdisciplinary projects and
collaborations to further their knowledge of
diagnostics and treatments for a wide range of
diseases.
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Perhaps the most famous clinic in Germany is the
Charité in Berlin – which has no less than 17 leading
clinical departments covering a wide variety of
disciplines. In 2004, the former Russian president
Boris Yeltsin 2004 was treated at the cardiology
centre on the Charité campus.
The “Klinikum” in Nuremberg calls itself a “house of
health” rather than a hospital and is run to the
highest standards. Although it offers the full range
of specialist fields, there is a strong focus on
holistic treatment. In the centre for sleep studies,
for example, doctors from the psychiatry,
pulmonology, neurology and ENT (ear, nose and
throat) clinics work closely together. A similar spirit
of cooperation exists in the Centre for Geriatric
Medicine between geriatricians, neurologists,
psychiatrists and psychosomatic specialists. All
examinations are conducted by a first-rate team of
experts in pleasant, modern surroundings. The
Russian Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, winner of the
Nobel Prize for Literature, is just one of the VIPs to
have been treated there.
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Shopping
Whatever you choose, whether it‘s sports apparel,
teddy bears, designer clothes, kitchen knives, leather
goods or china creations, “Made in Germany” is a
byword for superlative quality. The prices are compe-
titive, too, and not just at the end of the season.
There are bargains to be had all year round at the
factory shops and outlet centres favoured by many
German manufacturers: Wertheim Village near
Würzburg, Ingolstadt Village between Nuremberg
and Munich, and Metzingen south of Stuttgart to
name but a few examples.
All the big names from Germany and around the
world are represented: Adidas, Aigner, Armani,
Bogner, Hugo Boss, Chanel, Dior, Tommy Hilfiger,
JOOP!, Lacoste, Puma and Louis Vuitton. As you
can see, the outlet stores boast a fantastic range
of high-quality goods, but they also ensure a stress-
free retail experience with layouts reminiscent of
miniature cities. There are so many shops to explore:
you could be browsing for tinsel and baubles in a
branch of the Käthe Wohlfahrt Christmas village
(which sells festive wares all year round in Rothen-
burg ob der Tauber) one moment, then selecting a
Samsonite suitcase the next. Or there is Rosenthal,
a leading German brand for homeware, lifestyle
goods and gifts that has been based in Bavaria
since 1879. Another household name on the store
guides is Steiff, the company that produces the
teddy bears with the trademark “button in the ear”.
The bears and other cuddly animals are made in
Giengen in southern Germany where you watch
them being made by hand at the Steiff Museum.
Producers of leather goods such as Bree in Isern-
hagen, northern Germany, sell their favourably
priced collections direct from the factory. The same
goes for adidas – founded by the brothers Rudolf
and Adi Dassler – which runs a factory outlet in
Herzogenaurach. Rudolf also went on to establish
Puma, one of Adidas‘ biggest rivals.
Germany has a long tradition of elegant, eye-
catching and high-quality products. The kings of
Bavaria, for example, had purveyors to the court,
including for fine cloth and tableware, which was
made in Berlin, Meissen and Frankfurt. Zwilling,
based in western Germany, is one of the oldest
manufacturers of branded steel homeware in the
world. Black Forest cuckoo clocks and the ornate
woodcarvings from the Erzgebirge mountains are
also distinguished by a long history. Or we could
equally be referring to the luxurious fountain pens
with the white star from Montblanc, whose head-
quarters are in Hamburg. There‘s barely a child in
Germany who hasn‘t played with a Käthe Kruse doll
or watched captivated as trains whizz by on a
Märklin model railway.
You can buy all these wonderful products and more
at world-famous retail giants such as the KaDeWe
(Kaufhaus des Westens) department store on the
Ku‘damm in Berlin, futuristic malls designed by
internationally acclaimed architects (in Frankfurt
and Cologne).
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Golf
Nestled in the Upper Bavarian Alps close to Mount
Watzmann and Mount Kehlstein, the Inter-
Continental Resort Hotel in Berchtesgaden is home
to Germany’s highest-altitude golf course – the
ultimate experience for players who like to tee off
to mountains views. The fabulous nine-hole course
lies 1,000 metres (3,281 feet) above sea level and
spreads out over an area of 24 hectares (approx.
59acres).
The region around Munich is in a class of its own
when it comes to golf. Players are spoilt for choice
with eleven courses within a 40km radius (approx.
25 miles) of the city. Right up there with the best is
the golf retreat in Alpenhof Murnau. The greens
and water hazards enjoy particular fame in this part
of the world.
Another top location for golf is the Hartl Resort in
Bad Griesbach. One of Europe's finest golf resorts,
it offers no end of options for golfers on grounds
covering 600 hectares (approx. 1,482 acres). There
are six 18-hole golf courses for keen players to test
their skills, three of them designed to championship
standards by former Ryder Cup captain Bernhard
Langer.
The Sport & SPA Resort A-ROSA Scharmützelsee is
a dream come true for golfers of all abilities. It is
surrounded by lakes of varying shapes and sizes in
the unspoilt moraine landscape south-east of
Berlin. Professional golfer Nick Faldo designed the
three 18-hole golf courses at the resort, which have
a host of fiendish water hazards to overcome.
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Once considered an
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the world.
A leading German golf magazine recently named
the Schloss Teschow Golf and Wellness Hotel
among the top eight resorts in the country. Both the
country park and its 18-hole championship golf
course – complete with ponds, bunkers and
immaculate greens – have been sculpted from the
gently undulating countryside known as
Mecklenburg Switzerland. For those who enjoy the
finer things in life, the gourmet cuisine in the hotel
is some of the best in the region.
Heiligendamm on the Baltic coast is famed for its
seafront buildings with their classical white facades.
The elegant Kempinski Grand Hotel is regarded as
the finest of them all, and the latest string to its
bow is a 27-hole golf course. Liberally sprinkled with
challenging obstacles and close to the sea, it has
everything a golfer could wish for.
Fleesensee Golf and Country Club, which is built on
the shore of a lake, is the definitive place to play
golf in Germany. Located between Hamburg and
Berlin in the breathtaking Mecklenburg Lakes
region, it’s worth a visit for the scenery alone.
Occupying an area of 550 hectares (1,359 acres)
and with lakes, streams, bunkers and greens of
superlative quality, the club is the perfect place for
golfers to lower their handicap.
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Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Sylt
The five-star landscape is already there –
we’re just taking it a step further. Guests will
be able to see for themselves that there is still
room for superlatives in Sylt when the Grand
SPA Resort A-ROSA Sylt has its grand
opening in List in 2010.
Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Kitzbühel
This resort at the heart of the Alps has
everything to set your heart racing. The
outstanding location. The visionary
architecture. The perfect service. And you are
our guest. Delight in the elegant architecture,
dedicated service and the passion for that
extra special touch. (Bertelsmann: “Austria’s
Hotel of the Year 2008”, Busche Verlag: “SPA
Diamond 2008”)
Sport & SPA Resort
A-ROSA Scharmützelsee
Pure grace: by the tranquil lake and under the
sheltering branches, the resort finds its
natural home. The spacious resort grounds
are right on the banks of the Scharmützelsee,
surrounded by golf courses and forests.
Anyone in search of rest and relaxation will
find everything they could need here in the
heart of nature: just the thing to restore the
balance of their body and soul in harmony
with nature.
Nick Faldo, Stan Eby and Arnold Palmer are
the designers of this phenomenal golf
experience. It seems only logical that the
course was crowned a five-star superior
course by the German Association of Golf
Courses, and awarded “Germany’s Leading
Golf Resort” (World Travel Awards 2008).
Hotel Neptun
Hotel Neptun in Warnemünde is right on the
beautiful sandy beach and offers the best
views all round. Baltic fans will love the clear
sea view from the rooms and from the
Finnish sauna. Anyone in need of a little
relaxation will enjoy the view from the SPA
too, as well as a distinctive wellness zone
including Germany’s first original
thalassotherapy centre.
For more information
A-ROSA Resort Management GmbHAm Kaiserkai 69DE-20457 HamburgTel. +49 (0)40 - 30 03 22 100Fax +49 (0)40 - 30 03 22 [email protected]
The variety on offer at ourselect A-ROSA Resorts is quitesimply limitless. Whether youwant to feel the bracing seabreeze on your face, discoveryour love of the mountains, orexperience true relaxation in alandscape of forests and lakes,you’re sure to find a hideawaywhere you can get in tune withyour own personal rhythmthanks to our very personalatmosphere. Representing thefinest hideaway resorts, wedemand the highest possiblestandards of our spas,restaurants, golf and sportsfacilities, to offer you a wholenew host of experiences.
Grand SPA Resort A-ROSA Travemünde
This elegant resort combines an impressive
view of the beach and the Baltic, classic
spa architecture and modern design. Such
a harmonious blend offers just what any
guest needs to relax and indulge themselves
to the max.
In the SPA-ROSA time and space fade away
when the body and soul can soar in pure well-
being. The range of treatments and facilities is
as large as it is exquisite, so you’ll be tempted
from the moment you lay eyes on them. (Der
Feinschmecker: “Hotel of the Year 2007”)
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former capital of West Germany, where
visitors will find ancient buildings and
museums, including the Art and Exhibition
Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The M Hotel Bonn is the ideal base for
business or pleasure in the Rhineland. It is
also close to a number of acclaimed clinics.
M Hotels (37 M Hotels in Germany)
are located in the most beautiful holiday
regions, such as the Baltic coast and the Black
Forest, but also in the most exciting German
cities. And one of those is, beyond doubt,
Munich, capital of the Free State of Bavaria.
As host for the Oktoberfest, Munich welcomes
year after year millions of visitors from all over
the world. The M Hotel Munich in a
central location near the main station and
Stachus square enthuses its guests with
unusual culinary programmes and heartfelt
cordiality. The M Hotel Frankfurt is
situated adjacent to the trade fair centre and
only a few minutes’ drive from Frankfurt
Airport. Just like the financial metropolis of
Frankfurt the M Hotel has
a lot of international flair: every day, guests
from all over the world enjoy good food and
good times in its Sushi restaurant, “lifestyle
bar” and M Sports Club.
The M Hotel Berlin presents itself in a
cosmopolitan but also very traditional way.
It is only a few steps away from ultra-modern
Potsdam square with the Sony Center. The
hotel itself with its high class furnishing of
dark wood and bright marble, a lot of glass and
resplendent chandeliers conveys the
impression that the guests are in Berlin but
also in another world. Inside the hotel, which
was opened in August 2005, the fabulous decor
takes its cue from the glamour and decadence
of 1920s Germany.
Another jewel in the M portfolio was
inaugurated December 2007 in Düsseldorf,
the capital of the federal state of North Rhine-
Westphalia. The M Hotel Düsseldorf is
located at the airport with direct access to the
terminal. The first class hotel has 533 rooms
including the largest presidential suite in
Düsseldorf with 220 sqm.
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Jakobsberg Hotel & Golf Club is set high above the famous LoreleyValley along the Rhine, the father of all rivers in Germany. The four-star-superior hotel is a beacon of luxury and refinement for foodlovers, golfers and more.
Lomi Nui (a Hawaiian-style temple massage)
and chocolate massages are on offer alongside
all the usual suspects. A sauna, tanning salon
and swimming pool complete the picture.
Fine food and drink awaits in the à la carte
Klostergut Restaurant and the bistro café,
located right beside the golf course. The
regional and international specialities at both
are only ever made using fresh, seasonal
ingredients.
Couples tying the knot can do so at the
wonderfully romantic baroque chapel located
within the hotel grounds on Jakobsberg hill.
The hotel is happy to arrange all the enter-
tainment from the reception to the wedding
dinner. Your big day can even include a
sightseeing trip in a helicopter, hot air balloon
or covered wagon, or a river cruise to the
Loreley rock.
The Rhine, of course, is also famous for its
wines: the hotel hosts regular local wine
tastings and has a cellar stocked with the best
that the region has to offer. There are even
walking trails and cycle paths through the
surrounding vineyards.
For centuries, the Loreley Valley has been a
source of inspiration for great artists such as
Heinrich Heine, Clemens Brentano and William
Turner. A UNESCO World Heritage site since
2002, it now attracts visitors from all over the
world. There are few better places from which
to enjoy the region than Jakobsberg Hotel &
Golf Club, part of which is set in the walls of
an abbey founded by Frederick the Victorious
in the 12th century. More than 100 rooms and
suites offer spacious surroundings for guests.
But that’s not all – as well as luxury, fine food
and wellness, the complex has a strong focus
on sport and activities. Top of the list, of
course, is golf.
Right outside the main door is an 18-hole
championship course tended by Jakobsberg
Golf Club. Together with the hotel, it is
surrounded by forests, castles and spectacular
hills, while your gaze returns time and time
again to the breathtaking river valley.
But there‘s more to do than just play golf:
indoor and outdoor tennis courts, squash
courts, a badminton hall, bowling alleys and
a gym are just some of the sporting facilities
on offer. Or why not try something new?
Clay pigeon or target shooting, for example,
on our private range.
After working up a sweat or playing a round
of golf, you can unwind in our wellness and
beauty centre. Exotic offerings such as Lomi
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JAKOBSBERG Hotel & Golfanlage Im Tal der Loreley | DE-56154 BoppardTel. +49 (0)6742-80 80 | Fax: +49 (0)6742-30 [email protected] | www.jakobsberg.de ©
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buffets. Conference delegates and large
groups can also have lunch and a sumptuous
dinner in the restaurant.
The private auditorium “Neue Lupe” with its
stage and multimedia equipment is set up for
film previews, lectures and presentations but
can also be used for business functions and
press conferences. In total, there are nine
conference rooms in the hotel so that any
event can be given the big-screen treatment.
The name to remember if you want to banish
your everyday cares is “Cleopatra”, otherwise
known as the wellness centre and gym on the
sixth floor of the hotel. In an elegant spa suite
themed on ancient Egypt, you can enjoy a
pampering fit for the Queen of the Nile herself.
But that's not all: you can also enjoy a workout
using state-of-the-art fitness equipment from
crosstrainers to multigyms, relax afterwards
in the steamroom and Finnish light-therapy
sauna, then rinse off under the realistic rain
The Hollywood Media Hotel on the
Kurfürstendamm in Berlin pays homage
to films, world-famous movie stars and
big-screen legends. The location of this
4-star establishment couldn't be better.
Not only is the Kurfürstendamm, the most
popular shopping street in Berlin, right
on your doorstep, but you are also within
easy reach of the zoo, the iconic memorial
church and Potsdamer Platz.
There’s simply no getting away from the theme
of Hollywood and the big screen. Walking
around the hotel is like taking a walk through
movie history with around 500 framed posters,
original film photos and shrines devoted to
classic films. Actual sets and stills from films
by the Berlin-based producer and owner of the
hotel Artur Brauner complete the cinematic
picture. Each of the 182 rooms, suites and
apartments is named after a famous actor or
actress and includes a portrait as well as a
lovingly researched biography. Whether you
prefer the classic elegance of a diva such as
Marlene Dietrich or the rebellious charms of
a James Dean, there is a star to suit your
personality in the Hollywood Media Hotel.
From the moment you walk through the door,
you play the lead role and enjoy the service
and luxuries that A-list celebrities take
for granted.
In the Bel Air restaurant, you begin the day
with a champagne breakfast with hot and cold
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effects of a spa shower. Personal massages
and cosmetic treatments can be booked
separately.
Rest and relaxation, luxury and glamour,
celebrities and idols: experience all this and
more in Berlin’s number one film hotel, where
you become one of a universe of stars.
For more information
Hollywood Media HotelKurfürstendamm 202 | DE-10719 Berlin | GermanyTel. +49 (0)30-88 91 00 | Fax: +49 (0)30-88 91 02 80www.filmhotel.de
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BERLINALEFeb 05 - 15, 2009The Berlinale has been drawinginternational film stars, starletsand movie buffs to Berlin since1951: it is ranked alongsideCannes and Venice as one of theworld’s top three film festivals.
� JAZZ RALLY, DÜSSELDORFMay 29 - 31, 2009The open-air stages and barsaround the old quarter will beringing with the sounds of jazzfrom progressive New YorkUnderground to the traditionalNew Orleans sound for three full days.
� HAMBURG PORT ANNIVERSARY May 08 - 10, 2009The world’s biggest port festivaltakes place on land, sea and inthe air and features a packedprogramme of sailboat parades,tugboat ballet, balloon rides,skydiving, artistic and culinarydelights.
� BADEN-BADEN INTERNATIONAL VINTAGE CAR RALLYJuly 10 -12, 2009Car enthusiasts and lovers ofnostalgia come together on Kaiserallee to celebrate thesplendid limousines and ancientjalopies under the romanticglow of more than 2,000Chinese lanterns.
� HEIDELBERG AUTUMN FAIRSep 26, 2009A traditional street fair withcraft stalls and a medieval market, featuring entertainmentfor all ages from performancepoetry to traditional street performers.
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�MUSEUM EMBANKMENTFESTIVAL, FRANKFURTAug 28 - 30, 2009The colourful programme ofcabaret, variety and music puttogether by the museums, plus a variety of delicious foodand drink, fills the riversidepromenades with life for threewhole days.
HANDEL IN HALLEFestival to mark the 250th
Anniversary of his DeathThe great composer George Frederick Handel died
250 years ago. In 2009, to commemorate the occasion,
fans of classical music from all over the world will
descend on towns and cities in Germany associated
with the master of the baroque. Handel was born in
Halle, which plays host to an exclusive musical
programme in June as part of the annual Handel
Festival. Besides exhibitions, lectures and concerts,
audiences can look forward to outstanding
performances of his finest operas. Splendid venues
such as Halle Opera House and the Handel-Haus
always add a touch of prestige to the festival, but the
appearance of Queen Elizabeth II, patron of the Handel
Year promises to be something extra special.
2009
BAUHAUS YEAR 2009Join in the Celebrations for the Bauhaus AnniversaryWalter Gropius ushered in a remarkable artistic
revolution when he founded the Bauhaus 90 years ago.
Standards in architecture and design were completely
turned on their head, and the buildings and objects
that resulted can still be seen today – especially in
Weimar, where the school was first located. From 1 April
to 5 July 2009, the town is marking the 90th
anniversary of Bauhaus with an exhibition entitled
“The birth of the Bauhaus”. Throughout 2009,
Thuringia is celebrating the foremost art school of the
20th century with a host of exciting events, including
exhibitions such as ”The Bauhaus in Jena“ (22 March
to 7 June, Jena) and ”Struggle for the Bauhaus“
(7 June to 2 August, Erfurt).
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�INTERNATIONAL FIREWORK COMPETITION,HANNOVER
May 16, June 06, Aug22, Sep 05 + 19, 2009The elite of the pyrotechnicworld demonstrate their artagainst the magnificentbackdrop of the HerrenhausenGardens, accompanied by musicfrom classic to pop.H
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� MUNICH, CARL ORFFFESTIVAL 2009June 19 - Aug 09,2009William Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night's Dream”kicks off the festival at theabbey near Munich which isfamous for its brewery. Andechs Abbey
� BOTTICELLI, FRANKFURT
Nov 13, 2009 - Feb 28, 2010Lovers of Renaissance Art willenjoy the Exhibition about theartist Sandro Botticelli inFrankfurts noted art institution,which host the Städel museumas well as a famous art school. www.staedelmuseum.de
� POTSDAM BIOSPHEREAll-season20,000 exotic plants in a tropical garden covering almost5,000m2 and equipped with 21st
century simulation and multimedia technology.
� 16TH "CHRISTMAS FAIRFOR APPLIED ARTS“,KARLSRUHEDec 05 - 14, 2009In cooperation with the Baden-Württemberg Craftsmen’sAssociation, the Baden StateMuseum will be presenting themany facets of contemporaryarts and crafts.
KISSINGER SOMMER • Rathausplatz 4 • DE-97688 Bad KissingenPhone : +49 (0)9718-07 11 10 • Fax: +49 (0)9718-07 11 09
www.kissingersommer.de • eMail: [email protected]
June 18 – July 19
24TH INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Thur. June 18 Handel-Gala with Cecilia Bartoli Basel Chamber Orchestra
Fri. June 19 Opening ConcertNational Orchestra of Athens·Byron Fidetzis ·Heinrich Schiff·Skalkottas: Greek DancesTschaikowsky: “RokokoVariations“ ·Bruch: Kol Nidrei ·Dvorják: Symphony no 8
Fri. June 26 Vienna Piano SoiréeVienna Symphony OrchestraFabio Luisi ·ElisabethLeonskaja·Beethoven: Pianoconcert no 5·Brahms: Symphony No 2
Sun. June 28 Tschaikowsky-SoiréeBavarian Radio SymphonyOrchestraVladimir Fedosejew·JanineJansen·Tschaikowsky: Polonaisefrom ”Eugen Onegin“ and violin concert·Prokofieff: Symphony no 5
Fri. July 3 Prague GalaCzech Philharmony OrchestraJuraj Valcuha·Vilde Frang·Yeol-Eum Son·Winner of the”Kissinger KlavierOlympiade”
Sat. July 4 Master ConcertKonzerthausorchester BerlinLothar Zagrosek·Daniel Müller-Schott ·Brahms: Haydn-Variationen·Haydn: Concert forvioloncello ·C major · Schumann: Symphony no 4
Sun. July 12 Vienna Classical SoiréeRadio Symphony Orchestra StuttgartSir Roger Norrington·Lars Vogt·Haydn: Symphony no 94 and no 100·Beethoven: Piano concert no 3
Sun. July 19 Closing ConcertOrchestre National de LyonJun Märkl · Jean-YvesThibaudet ·Mendelssohn: Ouvertüre op. 26 and Symphony no 3 · Gershwin: Piano concert
Highlights
�"MUSEUMS NIGHT”,STUTTGARTMarch 21, 200990 museums, galleries, studiosand cultural institutions presentexhibitions and numerous special programmes until theearly hours, along with excitinglive events and parties.
�ARTIST COUPLES – LOVE, ART AND PASSION, COLOGNEOct 31, 2008 –Feb 08, 2009The exhibits by well-knownartist couples such as Claudel &Rodin or Kahlo & Rivera showhow artists have influ-enced oneanother. Wallraf-Richartz-Museum & Foundation Corboud.
2009
FRIEDRICHSTADTPALAST THEATRE IN BERLINDazzling Entertainment with TopLevel StarsJosephine Baker, Joe Cocker und Liza Minelli – the list
of great names, who have won over their public in the
Friedrichstadtpalast is long and growing.
Every evening the stage of the greatest revue theatre
in Europe is transformed into the unique fireworks of
light effects and breathtaking choreography of
an international dance ensemble. The show “Qi – eine
Palast- Phantasie” has been enchanting guests from
around the world. A special highlight is the ice surface
moving within a unique dance-in-the-round with
stirring music and dazzling colours.
Those who want to mount the stage themselves, have
an opportunity to do so with a glimpse behind stage.
H I S T O R I CHIGHLIGHTSOF GERMANY
AUGSBURG FREIBURGERFURT HEIDELBERGKOBLENZ MAINZ MÜNSTER OSNABRÜCKPOTSDAMREGENSBURGROSTOCKTRIER WIESBADENWÜRZBURG
www.historicgermany.com
Lots of famous peoplehave visited these townsand cities – from theRoman emperorAugustus to MartinLuther, JohannSebastian Bach andGoethe. Follow in theirillustrious footsteps andvisit Germany’s his-torical towns and citieswhere lives past andpresent are interwoven.
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� KAISERSTUHL ANDTUNIBERG WINE FESTIVALAug 28 - 31, 2009One of the biggest wine festi-vals in Baden. Regional winesare served along with culinaryspecialities and there is avaried programme of eventsincluding the coronation of thewine princess.
www.moyland.de
� 575TH DRESDEN STRIEZELMARKT
Nov 26 - Dec 24, 2009The Striezel market, one of Germany’s oldest Christmasmarkets is known for its regionalhandmade products like lacefrom Plauen, ornate wood-carvings from the ErzgebirgeMountains and of course thefamous Dresdner Christstollen.
� SCHAURAUM - FESTDER MUSEEN UND GALERIEN, MÜNSTEREarly SeptemberThe cultural festival includingreadings, expositions, musical-and cultural events, will colour-fully transform the city’s squares and quarters.
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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP ATHLETICS IN BERLINStriving for Medals in the Capital ofGermanyBerlin, the host city for the 12th IAAF World Champion-
ships in Athletics, is ready and set to welcome the
finest athletes in the world in August 2009. Building on
the success of the 2007 event in Osaka, Japan, some
2,000 competitors from more than 200 countries will
challenge for medals in the Olympic Stadium. But not
every one of the 47 disciplines is fought out in this
legendary venue. Spectators from all over the world
will also congregate in the city centre to cheer on the
marathon runners, who begin and end their race at the
Brandenburg Gate. Half a million people are expected
to attend the event.
German President Horst
Köhler is already on the
guest list as patron of
the championships.
Aug 15 - 23, 2009
OKTOBERFESTWhen Munich welcomes the WorldSome people associate Munich with the Hofbräuhaus
beer hall or the Olympiastadion, but for most it is the
home of the Oktoberfest. Millions of people from all
over the world come every year to enjoy the numerous
beer tents, fairground rides and other attractions on
the ”Wies’n“, slang for the Theresienwiese grounds
where the Oktoberfest takes place. The Oktoberfest
runs for just over two weeks and, with so much to do,
you might just need that long. Exercise your drinking
hand with the famous one-litre beer steins, treat your-
self to hearty Bavarian specialities and brave a white-
knuckle ride on the Olympia Looping rollercoaster. Fun,
thrills and an unforgettable experience for the whole
family await at the largest public festival in the world.
Sep 19 - Oct 04, 2009
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WIESBADEN THEATRIUM(WILHELMSTRASSESTREET FESTIVAL)June 11 - 13, 2009The traditional street festivalwith street performers, bands,craft market and food & drinkstalls, has been attracting thousands of visitors for morethan 30 years.
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�DUHNEN MUDFLAT HORSE RACES June 19, 2009Galloping and trotting raceshave taken place on the mudflats off the North Searesort of Duhnen since 1902.
�27. ZELT-MUSIK-FESTIVAL ZMF FREIBURG
June 25 - July 12,2009Artists from around the globepresent world class traditionaland modern musik at one ofEurope’s oldest and mostrenowned tentfestivals.
Dennenlohe
Castle Park
DENNENLOHE CASTLE PARKAmong the top twenty of Germany’s most beautifulparks
The Castle has been in pos-session of the Süsskind familyfor 8 generations. Today themanor houses host a vintagecar museum, a tavern, a newchocolaterie, castle stores,an antiques shop and an artgallery in the historichippodrome. It is the largestRhododendron park inSouthern Germany.
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www.Dennenlohe.de
PARK OPENING 2009:April 01 – Nov 01
25 acres Rhododendron and Castle Park with 15 islands many foot bridges in picturesque castle pond
Water gardens, castle arena and Orangery Café
Sound-park days and Dennelohe classic days with concerts and operasin July and August
Estate farm with shops, gallery and gastronomy
Guided tours with Baron Süsskind himself
SCHLOSS DENNENLOHE DE-91743 UnterschwaningenPhone: +49 (0) 9836 96888, Fax: +49 (0) 9836 [email protected]
Member of the Royal Horticultural Society &
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� AUTUMN OLD TOWNFESTIVAL OF CULTURESep 16 - Oct 04, 2009The multi-faceted programme of the festival in Düsseldorf’s old town attracts 20,000 visi-tors every year. Venues includechurches, galleries, restaurants,the great ISIS theatre and more.
� “LOOKING FORMUSHROOMS” LUDWIGMUSEUM, COLOGNE
until early March2009Beat Poets, Hippies, Funk andMinimal Art: Art and Counter-culture in San Francisco 1955 - 1968
� HANNOVER GOESFASHION
Aug 31, 2008 – Feb 01,2009Ten museums have joined forcesto stage the “Hannover goesFashion” exhibition project, looking at the subject of fashionfrom every different angle.
� ROSTOCK WARNEMÜNDER WOCHEJuly 04 - 12, 2009Sailing regattas, bathtub anddragon boat races, handball and parties at the beach are justa few of the diverse attractionsthat make up this traditionalevent in Rostock’s seasidedistrict.
SEASON OPENING EUROPA-PARKVisit the new Catapult-Coaster!Slowly, the train is moving through the darkness.
Suddenly: deadlock. Breathless attention, hearts are
beating faster and faster! Launch – in 2.5 seconds
from 0 to 100! At a height of almost 40 metres the
train turns around – it’s pure adrenaline! A 32 metres
high loop – oh my God, I’m upside down! A steep turn
follows straight away, then a roll to the right, another
steep turn and a roll to the left – no time to catch
a breath! Now a hump through
the loop and a full 360°
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steep turn … full braking.
Wow – what a ride!
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2009 on.
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�ROSTOCKER KUNST-NACHTAug 21 - 22, 2009The small scale performing artsfestival “Kultur aus dem Hut“(culture out of a hat) takes placein the historic towncenteraround the Universitätsplatz.
�GREAT FESTIVAL WEEKBADEN-BADENAug 29 - Sep 06, 2009Spirits are high and the atmosphere is electric as racefever hits the international racetrack in Iffezheim.
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LIVING HISTORYLife behind the wall betweenTrabant and Spreewaldcucumber, concrete prefabsand datcha
EXCITING, INTERACTIVEand based on historical facts. Intelligibly and lovingly arranged, the GDR museum takes you back to everydaylife in the German DemocraticRepublic.
SPECIAL FEATUREExhibits wait to be touched and to be tried out – an –unprecedented museum experience so far.
GDR LIVEin Berlin’s historical centre. Erich Honecker on the wall, Stasi technology to try out and a Trabant for you to drivetake you back into another era.
INFORMATIONPhone +49(0)30-847 123 73-1
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ServiceSpecific Travel Information
By AirGermany is served by more than 100 international airlines. Lufthansa, togetherwith its Star Alliance partners, offers the most frequent and extensive services.Thanks to the Star Alliance global route network and coordinated timetable,Germany has connections with 729 destinations worldwide (within Germanycall 0180/583842672 for Lufthansa information and reservations). All airportshave good connections with the relevant city transport networks.
Frankfurt airport (FRA)Frankfurt airport (FRA) is the largest airport in continental Europe, handling 48 million passengers a year. 110 scheduled passenger airlines fly directly toaround 290 towns and cities throughout the world. Frankfurt airport has tworailway stations: a long-distance train station and a regional train station. Fromhere you can travel directly to all of the most important towns and cities inGermany and to major cities in neighbouring countries. S-Bahn trams (S8/S9)run every 15 minutes from the regional train station (Regionalbahnhof) to thecity (about a 10 minute ride) and the Rhein-Main area. Service hotline: +49 (0) 69/69 00
Munich airport (MUC)Munich airport (MUC) is Germany’s second largest airport with more than 200direct flights to destinations all across the world and with more than 23 millionpassengers a year. With a choice of road and rail links, there are many ways totravel to and from Munich Airport International. Trams running on the S1 andS8 lines between the airport and Bavaria’s capital depart every 10 minutes.From the key stations of the airport rapid transit lines travellers can switch toand from regional and long-distance trains of the mainline rail network ofDeutsche Bahn. Service hotline: +49 (0) 89/9 75 00
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Hamburg airport (HAM)Hamburg airport (HAM) serves almost 11 million passengers a year, making itGermany’s fifth-largest airport. About 70 airlines fly directly to 120 destinationsworldwide. Within the last years, Hamburg airport transformed from a metro-politan hub to one of Europe’s most convenient and appealing airports. Under-ground trains (U1) and S-Bahn trams (S1 and S11) run from Ohlsdorf station tothe train station and to the city centre.
By RailThe comprehensive rail network enables passengers to reach their destinationin comfort. Long-distance trains are coordinated with local services and offergood connections. Germany has more than 60 daily train connections withneighbouring European countries. Information is available from all DeutscheBahn AG ticket offices, from travel agencies and from the hotline at 01805/99 66 33 (from within Germany). The coach operator Deutsche TouringService is closely coordinated with the rail service, including special busconnections for tourists on routes of particualr interest. Deutsche Bahn has a
large range of tailor-made services available for all visitors from abroadtravelling to or in Germany by rail. The following passes can be obtainedoverseas. Most passes can also be purchased after arriving in Germany at DBTravel Centres in major cities.
German Rail Pass This special offer enables visitors to travel on all scheduled trains operated byDeutsche Bahn for 4–10 days within a four-week period. The German Rail Passand German Rail Twin Pass – a special discounted offer for a party of twotravelling together – are available for first and second class. The German RailPass is also valid on ships on the Rhine and the Mosel (Köln-DüsseldorferGerman Rhine Line) and also enables pass holders to obtain reduced fares onEuropabus lines operated by German Touring. For young people there is theGerman Rail Youth Pass.
EurailpassThe Eurailpass, a joint offer by 17 European rail systems, is valid for variousperiods (15 or 21 days, 1, 2 or 3 months) and allows unlimited travel not only inGermany but also throughout Western, Central and Northern Europe. TheEurailpass Flexi enables pass holders to travel on certain days of one’s ownchoice (10 or 15 days in any one month). Groups of 2 to 5 persons can travelthroughout the year with the Eurailpass Saver or Eurailpass Saver Flexi. Foryoung people the Eurailpass Youth and Eurailpass Youth Flexi are the bestoptions to meet any travel needs.
EurailTicketOn many routes in Europe you can enjoy comfortable, carefree travel withEurailTicket point-to-point bookings, since the ticket already includes allsupplements for most top-quality trains. For group travel the Eurail GroupTicket is a price-saving offer that includes fare reductions of 30% for groups of6 or more. For children a 50% discount applies.
By CarGermany has an ultra-modern, efficient system of motorways. More than 700service areas, filling stations, motels and kiosks are open day and night on the11,000 kilometres of autobahn. The following lead-free types of fuels areavailable: Normal (91 octane), Super (95 octane), Super Plus (98 octane) anddiesel. The following speed limits must be observed: autobahn 130 km/h(recommended), outside built-up areas 100 km/h and built-up areas 50 km/h.When driving in Germany, it is highly recommended to have a valid internationaldriving licence. The law requires drivers and passengers to wear seatbelts inboth front and rear seats. The blood alcohol limit is currently 0.5 per mil.
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GeographyGermany is located in the centre of Europe. It forms
a bridge between the maritime West of Europe and
the continental East, between the warmer South
and the cool North. Germany is a triad of mountain
ranges, upland and lowland plains – the Bavarian
Alps in the South, the pleasant wooded mountains
of the Mittelgebirge in the centre of the country
and the low country along the North Sea and Baltic
Sea coasts in the North.
ClimateGermany’s climate is temperate. The average
temperatures are around 20–30 °C in the summer
(June/July–Aug./Sept.), dropping to around 0 °C in
the winter months (Nov./Dec.–Febr./March).
LanguageIt is generally easy to get by in English in Germany.
Passports and visasPeople from most Asian countries need a visa to
enter the Federal Republic of Germany. A Schengen
visa entitles you to visits of up to 90 days per six-
months period throughout the Schengen area.
Visitors from Australia and New Zealand do not
need a visa at all for stays up to 90 days. Australian
citizens aged 18 to 30 are eligible for a Working
Holiday Visa.
For more information go to
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In emergenciesThe most important telephone numbers in
emergencies are: 110 for general emergencies and
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services. For medical emergencies after 6 p.m.
contact the local emergency doctor.
MoneySince 2002, the Euro has been legal tender in EU
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For more information please visit: www.euro.ecb.int.
This has eliminated exchange rates and the need to
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Monetary Union. You can access cash round the
clock at cash-dispensing machines using an EC card
and international credit cards. These are accepted
for payment almost everywhere. A 19 % or 7 % rate
of value-added tax is levied on most goods and
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Time zoneGermany is situated in the Central European Time
Zone (CET). Daylight savings time (summer time)
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AustraliaEmbassy of the FRG 119, Empire Circuit, Yarralumla, A.C.T. 2600, Canberra
Consulate General of the FRG480 Punt RoadSouth Yarra, Vic. 3141 | Melbourne
Consulate General of the FRG13 Trelawney Street, WoollahraN.S.W. 2025, Sydney
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Consulate General of the FRG“Hoechst House”, 10th floor, Nariman Point193 Backbay ReclamationMumbai 400021
IndonesiaEmbassy of the FRGJalan M. H. Thamrin Nr. 1, Jakarta 10310
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OmanEmbassy of the FRGnear Al-Nahda Hospital, RuwiMaskat
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TaiwanGerman Institute4F, No.2, Minsheng, East RoadSection 3 | Taipei 104
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Embassies of theFederal Republicof Germany By Ship
There are also scheduled services on all the major rivers and lakes in Germany and
along the coasts.
Information on passenger services on the Rhine, Main and Mosel is available from:
Köln-Düsseldorfer
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ChildrenTravelling with children in Germany is easy and pleasant. Special compartments for
small children can be booked on all long-distance trains and there are baby-chang-
ing facilities at motorway service areas. Many restaurants offer children’s menus.
Wellness in GermanyWellness in Germany can give you new joie-de-vivre: over 300 modern healthcentres, more than 50 climatic health resorts, 48 medicinal sea spas, 62 Kneippspas and over 160 mineral and mud spas, as well as a large number of wellnesshotels and health centres, are ready to help you relax and focus on your well-beingand fitness.
AccommodationAccomodation in Germany is available in every category, from private rooms toholiday apartments to luxury hotels. Standards are set and maintained even in thelower price categories, so you can be assured of minimum levels of comfortwherever you stay.
Youth hostelsThere are around 600 youth hostels at locations throughout Germany, and they all accept members of any youth hostel association that is affiliated with theInternational Youth Hostel Federation. German Youth Hostel Association Deutsches Jugendherbergswerk Service: +49 (0) 5231/99 36-0, www.djw.deGroup accommodations for children and youg people are available at the KIEZCentres in Brandenburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Saxony and Thuringia. For moreinformation please visit: www.kieze.de
Tax-free shoppingTravellers from countries outside the European Union should look out for shopswith the Tax-Free sticker. Ask the sales staff to give you a tax-free voucher togetherwith your receipt. Tax Free Shopping has payment points at all the major bordercrossings, airports, ferry ports and railway stations.
Opening hoursMondays – Saturdays: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. Sundays: Closed (except filling stations, kiosks, etc.)
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Regional managementNorthwest Europe
NetherlandsDuits VerkeersbureauAmsterdamPhone: (020) 697 80 [email protected]
Great Britain/IrelandGerman National Tourist OfficeLondonPhone: (020) 73 17 09 [email protected]
Belgium/LuxembourgDuitse Nationale Dienst voor Toerisme, BrüsselPhone: (02) 2 45 97 00gntobru@d-z-t.comwww.duitsland-vakantieland.bewww.vacances-en-allemagne.be
Regional managementNortheast Europe
Denmark/Baltic States/IcelandTysk Turist InformationKopenhagen Vesterbrogade 6 D, IIIPhone: 33 43 68 [email protected]
SwedenTyska Turistbyrån ABStockholmPhone: (08) 6 65 18 [email protected]
NorwayTysk TuristbyråOslowww.tyskland-info.com
Regional managementSouthwest Europe
Spain/PortugalOficina Nacional Alemana deTurismo, MadridPhone: (91) 4 29 35 [email protected]
FranceOffice National Allemand duTourisme, ParisPhone: (01) 40 20 01 [email protected]
ItalyEnte Nazionale Germanico per ilTurismo, MailandPhone: (02) 26 11 15 [email protected]
SwitzerlandDeutsche Zentrale für Tourismuse. V. (DZT), ZürichPhone: (044) 2 13 22 [email protected]
Regional managementAmerica/Israel
USA/New YorkGerman National Tourist OfficeLos Angeles, ChicagoPhone: (212) [email protected]
CanadaGerman National Tourist OfficeTorontowww.cometogermany.com
IsraelGerman National Tourist Officec/o Lufthansa German AirlinesTel Aviv-Yafowww.cometogermany.com
BrasilCentro de Turismo Alemão – DZTc/o Câmara de Comércio eIndústria Brasil-AlemanhaSão Paulowww.visitealemanha.com
Regional managementAsia/Australia
Japan/South CoreaGerman National Tourist OfficeTokioPhone: (03) 35 86 07 [email protected]
China/PekingGerman National Tourist Officec/o Delegate of German Industryand Commerce Beijingwww.germany-tourism.cn
China/Hong KongGerman National Tourist Officec/o German Industry and Commercewww.germany-tourism.org.hk
Australia/New ZealandGerman National Tourist Officec/o German-Australian Chamberof Industry and CommerceSydneywww.germany-tourism.de
DubaiGerman National Tourist Officec/o Lufthansa German AirlinesDubaiwww.germany-tourism.de
IndiaGerman National Tourist Officec/o Lufthansa German AirlinesNew Delhiwww.germany-tourism.de
ImprintDMG – Deutsche MarketingGesellschaftNiedenau 78DE-60325 FrankfurtTel. +49 (0) 69 65 30 880www.dmg-zentrale.de
Typeline Werbeagentur GmbH & Co.KGHanauer Landstraße 190DE-60314 FrankfurtTel. +49 (0) 69 95 14 49 [email protected]
ADVERTISEMENTSYvonne AltschuckJohannes Crilly
Mathieu DascherPia HeinrichCarina JüngelAnita KozinaNils RecktenwaldAlexandra SchlossarekClaudia Schmidt
EDITORIALDr. Thomas Wolf(Chief editor)Eva-Christina GlaserSandra Pappe
ART-DIRECTION/PRODUCTIONHelga Jordan
Katica Milic
Regina MüllerNadine PreisMaike Munck
PROJECT COORDINATIONAnne BulianJessica PetersNils RecktenwaldClaudia Santos
AUTHORSUta Buhr: Page 32, 33, 35
Rita Henß: Page 8, 9, 12, 18, 22, 30, 31, 34
Peter Christian Lang: Page 10, 12, 14, 16, 17
Angela Raneri: Page 14
TRANSLATIONTranslated from the German by LingServe
Text and picture reprints and
copies only with publishers
permission
Cover picture:Panorama of Freudenstadt,Black Forest
© Freudenstadt Tourismus
ServiceThe German Tourist Board Regional Managements
FinlandDZT-Saksan Matkailutoimistoc/o DFHKHelsinkiwww.saksa.travel
Poland/UkraniaOficjalne Biuro Informacyjne DZTw Polsce, Warschauwww.niemcy-turystyka.pl
RussiaDeutsche Zentrale für TourismusMoskauwww.germanyclub.ru
Regional managementSoutheast Europe
AustriaDeutsche Zentrale für Tourismuse. V. (DZT), WienPhone: (01) 5 13 27 [email protected]ån och med april 2009 har vi nyadress och inte längre någonkundtjänst!
Czechia/SlovakiaDZT Marketing- undVertriebsagenturc/o Deutsch-TschechischeIndustrie- und HandelskammerPragwww.nemecko.travel
SlovaniaDZT Marketing- undVertriebsagenturc/o im.puls d.o.o.Ljubljanawww.germany-tourism.de
HungaryNémet Turisztikai Központ-DZTMagyarországi Képviseletec/o Német-Magyar Ipari és Kereskedelmi KamaraBudapestwww.nemetorszag.travel
Impressum
Herausgeber
Deutsche Zentrale für Tourismus e. V.
Beethovenstraße 69
60325 Frankfurt/Main
Internet: www.deutschland-tourismus.de
www.germany-tourism.de
Extranet: www.deutschland-extranet.de
Gefördert durch das Bundesministerium für
Wirtschaft und Technologie aufgrund eines
Beschlusses des Deutschen Bundestages
All the details are based on sources of the mentioned organisations and enterprises. Noresponsibility is taken for the correctness. Alterations possible. Status quo February 2009.
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